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US Fed Chair says 'no intention' of leaving board while probe ongoing
US Fed Chair says 'no intention' of leaving board while probe ongoing

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he did not plan to leave the central bank's board until a Justice Department probe linked to renovation costs was completed.

March 18, 2026

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US stocks fall on latest oil price surge as Fed lifts inflation forecast
US stocks fall on latest oil price surge as Fed lifts inflation forecast

Oil prices surged Wednesday following a strike on a major Iranian gas facility as the Federal Reserve raised its inflation forecast while holding interest rates steady.

March 18, 2026

Iran targets Gulf energy sites after intel chief killed
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after intel chief killed

Iran launched attacks targeting oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Wednesday, lashing out after suffering yet another blow to its leadership with Israel's killing of its intelligence chief.

March 18, 2026

Colombia detains alleged mastermind of Ecuadoran candidate assassination
Colombia detains alleged mastermind of Ecuadoran candidate assassination

Colombian immigration authorities said Wednesday they had arrested an Ecuadoran drug trafficker linked to the 2023 murder of a popular candidate just before Ecuador's presidential election.

March 18, 2026

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US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

The US Federal Reserve raised its outlook for inflation as it held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.

March 18, 2026

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Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners
Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners

The Slovak government said Wednesday it would restrict diesel sales for 30 days because of a shortage due to the suspension of supplies by the Druzhba pipeline.

March 18, 2026