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G7 Nations to Release Oil, Stocks Rise Amid Jobs Report, More

Oct 2, 2026 · 5m

Summary

The G7 nations plan to release 100 million barrels of emergency oil to curb rising fuel prices, while US job growth disappointed with only 29,000 new positions added. Markets also tracked Saudi Arabia’s planned offensive against Yemeni Houthis and the US deployment of an additional aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a Cornell University gang rape case, and Fly Dubai pilots were moved to the UAE for further questioning after a crash.

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Sponsor: PayPal Pay Later for holiday shoppers G7 releases 100M barrels of emergency oil US jobs report and Fed rate hike outlook Saudi offensive in Yemen and US carrier deployment Market update: stocks, crypto, and oil prices NY Governor Hochul on Cornell gang rape case Fly Dubai crash: pilot questioning and passenger accounts Tony Romo leaves CBS Sports after DUI plea Sponsor: PayPal Open and Pay Later data Sponsor: NPR Up First podcast
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