Hong Kong, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and oil prices drop

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Most equities rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years and boss Kevin Warsh sounded a hawkish note that ramped up bets on another increase as officials fight surging inflation. Investor sentiment was also boosted by a dive in oil prices, which was fuelled by supply hopes after Saudi Arabia moved to restore some capacity from a pipeline it closed at the weekend following drone attacks. In a......

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