[3] Federal Reserve, FOMC statement, September 16, 2026
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Evidence registryRas Tanura shuts after a drone strike, Erbil sees secondary explosions, B-2s reportedly hit hardened Iranian missile facilities, Europe signals defensive entry, and Hormuz behaves "soft-closed" as insurers and shipowners freeze. Oil and gold rip higher becaus…
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