increased

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Oil trade is likely to be choppy Friday, as the increased flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz jostles with concerns around the terms of peace, Brooks adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

"Spending on debt interest, public services, investment and benefits all increased in May 2026, compared with last May," ONS statistician Tom Davies said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The dollar hit a one-year high as investors continued to digest the increased likelihood of higher U.S. interest rates following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Experts warn less frequent Fed communication risks increased market volatility, but some see potential for building confidence in Fed goals.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

A reasonable estimate of the additional costs for capitalizing a gradual emancipation program would have increased the national debt to about $125 million.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis