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The Daily Briefing: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The US has ended its 12-year military mission in Iraq, and jobless claims remained low, indicating a stable labor market. These developments come as the Federal Reserve's inflation gauge showed slower growth in August, which may delay the next interest-rate hike until December.
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