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Warsh\'s second U.S. FOMC as oil back above $100 revives rate-hike expectations

Markets are factoring in the possibility that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could raise the policy rate at this week’s meeting. Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel as fighting between Iran and the United States resumes, reviving concerns about energy-driven inflation. Rate-hike odds priced in by futures markets have risen sharply, while bond selling has pushed long-term yields higher in the United States and Europe. Strong U.S. jobs data and inflation still above the Fed’s target are also weighing on expectations.

Finance

Governance rules added to performance scorecard as fate of South Korea’s top five bank chiefs hangs in balance

The terms of South Korea’s five major bank chiefs end at the same time on Dec. 31, turning leadership succession into a key second-half issue for the financial sector. The industry is leaning toward reappointments to maintain management continuity, but performance differences and governance factors could shape outcomes. Regulators are also discussing governance reforms, including measures to boost board independence and transparency in CEO selection, which could affect year-end appointments.

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Weekly strength training linked to lower risk of death - study

People who did about 90 to 120 minutes of strength training a week had about a 13 percent lower risk of death from all causes than those who did none, a long-term follow-up study found. Cardiovascular deaths were about 19 percent lower and nervous system disease deaths about 27 percent lower. The study found benefits were not proportional at higher volumes and did not prove causality.