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5 Things to Know Today: CPI Day, Oil Tops $100, and the TSX's Third Straight Slide

  Friday, September 11, 2026 Markets are bracing for the last big inflation read before next week's Fed decision, oil is holding above the triple-digit mark it broke through yesterday, and the TSX just posted a one-month low. Here's what's moving your money today. 1. Today's the day: US August CPI lands at 8:30am ET The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the August Consumer Price Index this morning — the last major inflation report before the Fed's September 15–16 meeting under Chair Kevin Warsh. Economists polled by Dow Jones expect headline inflation to accelerate to 0.4% month-over-month and hold at 3.4% year-over-year, while core CPI (which strips out food and energy) is forecast to ease slightly to 2.4% annually. Yesterday's Producer Price Index came in roughly in line with estimates, which gave markets little extra clarity heading into today's print. What it means for you: A hotter-than-expected print could push Fed rate-hike odds higher, which tends...

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Massive Fish Die-Off Strikes Greek Tourist Port

 

In a shocking environmental event, the picturesque port city of Volos in central Greece has been inundated with thousands of dead fish. The mass die-off, which has left the waters and shores littered with rotting fish, is believed to be a consequence of recent extreme weather fluctuations.

Authorities have reported that over 100 tons of dead fish have been collected from the port and surrounding areas. The fish, primarily freshwater species, were displaced from their natural habitats by severe flooding and subsequently exposed to the salty waters of the port, leading to their demise.

The sight and stench of the decaying fish have dealt a significant blow to the local tourism industry, which relies heavily on the pristine condition of its coastal waters. Cleanup efforts are underway, with officials working tirelessly to restore the area to its former beauty.

Scientists have linked this environmental disaster to the broader impacts of climate change, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate such occurrences in the future.


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