August 28, 2026: US-Venezuela Oil Deal, Fed Chair Warsh Aims at 2%, More
Summary
President Trump announced a U.S.-dominated oil joint venture in the Western Hemisphere, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned inflation remains sticky, prompting markets to price in potential rate hikes. Regional lenders paused distribution of Mark Walters' insurance products amid a U.S. probe of his business empire. Additionally, the Trump administration is appealing a judge's order halting new mail-in ballot restrictions, and Harvard professor Kenneth Rogoff discussed the political challenges of addressing retirement spending deficits.
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