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Why Now: Policymakers don’t necessarily believe that a 25-basis-point hike by itself can quell inflationary forces caused by a war-induced oil shock, according to people familiar with the bank’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The assignment caused internal tension as Stahl was pursuing a sit-down with the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Gruffydd Williams said: "The council should apologise profusely... for the losses they have caused by presenting defective papers to the cabinet."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The insider selling occurred alongside an explosion of interest in the technology, sparked by the announcement of a $2 billion federal funding package on May 21 that caused quantum stocks to rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Father didn’t like the attention: “It has caused a great deal of trouble and anxiety … it is impossible for us to attend to our daily occupations.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock