Global Stocks Rise As Oil Drops Ahead of Jackson Hole

Global stocks advanced as falling oil prices provided relief to investors. Markets await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for insights on future interest rates.

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Global stocks rose 0.5% for the week on Friday afternoon, lifted by falling oil prices and a post-earnings technology rally, as markets awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's debut speech. The weekly advance pushed indices back toward records reached earlier in August. Investors are looking for policy clarity ahead of the September policy meeting.

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