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International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva has added her voice to those warning of the long-term impact of the Iran war. AFP

IMF chief: Central banks should prepare to raise rates amid Iran war

Kristalina Georgieva says rate rises are the 'right price to pay' to maintain price stability

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US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the US central bank is carefully monitoring longer-term inflation expectations. Bloomberg

Fed minutes: US central bank still sees rate cut despite Iran war uncertainty

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the country had achieved all of its war goals. Reuters

Iran 'begged' for ceasefire, Hegseth claims as he declares 'historic' victory

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