Hike or hold: Investors split ahead of Fed decision
FT News BriefingInvestors raised their bets the Federal Reserve will raise rates on Wednesday after this month’s jump in oil prices. And, firefighting efforts were boosted in France and Spain as “violent” wildfires raged. Plus, developing nations make plans for the next energy shock, and US artificial intelligence companies spend record amounts on lobbying.
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Investors crank up bets on Federal Reserve rate rise after oil surge
‘Violent’ wildfires rage close to French and Spanish cities
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AI companies spend record sums on Washington lobbying
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