Goldilocks zone
U.S. inflation edges toward the Fed’s target while Japan’s government faces weak growth that underscores its push for fresh stimulus. Meanwhile, energy markets brace for volatility as a low‑expectation second round of U.S.–Iran talks in Geneva threatens to sway oil prices.
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