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Inflation eased in July as Middle East conflict resumed

A line chart that tracks monthly year-over-year CPI changes from January 2021 to July 2026 for overall inflation and core inflation, excluding food and energy. Overall CPI rose from 1.4% to 9% in June 2022, then eased to 2.3% in April 2025 before climbing to 3.4% in July 2026.

Year-over-year change in Consumer Price Index

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios

Trump to Axios: "We are low-keying it" with Iran

Senate passes new Russia sanctions

CEO confidence remains weak, new survey finds

A line chart that tracks a quarterly CEO confidence index from Q1 2022 to Q3 2026, based on surveys of at least 120 Fortune 500 CEOs. The index fell from 57 in Q1 2022 to 32 in Q4 2022, peaked at 60 in Q1 2025, then eased to 52 in Q3 2026.

CEO confidence index

Data: The Conference Board and The Business Council; Note: A number below 50 reflects more negative than positive responses; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios

U.S. nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement

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Cyberattacks target water systems in at least 12 states: report

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Pro Deals Weekly Digest

Trump cancels Iran attack, citing progress in negotiations

Scoop: MBS raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikes

Trump considering strikes on Iranian energy targets within days

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Report: Iranian hackers likely behind Minnesota municipal water cyberattack

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