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Marketplace · July 9, 2026 · 26m

Return to war could fuel inflation

The renewal of U.S.-Iran hostilities threatens to reignite inflation just as price pressures were beginning to ease, raising urgent questions about the Federal Reserve's next move. Meanwhile, PepsiCo reports strong global sales but notes a soft patch in North America. In finance, a growing number of women are leaving Wall Street for social media content creation. Other stories include the rising taxpayer cost of wild horse roundups, baby boomer divorces complicating inheritances, and the challenges of renovating a 600-year-old home.

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Highlights

U.S.-Iran war reignites inflation fears
Inflation that had started cooling after a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is now at risk of rising again as the truce collapses.
PepsiCo’s North American sales slowdown
PepsiCo’s overall quarterly results were solid, but growth in North America lagged behind other regions.
Women leaving Wall Street for content creation
A growing number of women in finance are pivoting away from traditional Wall Street careers to become full-time social media influencers.
Taxpayers bear the cost of wild horse roundups
The federal government’s program to manage wild horse populations is becoming increasingly expensive for taxpayers.
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