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Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement

Gold edges higher on weaker dollar, US inflation data in focus Reuters

And oil is back above $100, with diesel at an all-time high.

Member of ruling family ran up debt at Mayfair institution equivalent to stay of up to several months

Hawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond markets

It’s mood first, then maths

FirstRand Ltd. profit fell for the first time in six years after a £807 million ($1.1 billion) provision for UK clients’ claims over missold car loans at its British motor-finance unit countered growth from loans and fee income.

Sanlam Ltd. profit dropped as weather-related claims in South Africa grew and strength in the rand trimmed the translated value of earnings from its businesses outside of its home market.

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

US Treasury to buy up to $6 billion in Sept 10 buyback operation Reuters