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World · 11 September 2026

US stocks fall after inflation data, with oil climbing above $100

US stocks fall after inflation data, with oil climbing above $100

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America's main stock markets dipped on Thursday as new US inflation figures added to investor worries. Brent crude oil jumped above $100 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday, sparking fears of more price rises. Bond yields in major economies also remained near multi-decade highs.

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