Goldilocks zone

U.S. inflation edges toward the Fed’s target while Japan’s government faces weak growth that underscores its push for fresh stimulus. Meanwhile, energy markets brace for volatility as a low‑expectation second round of U.S.–Iran talks in Geneva threatens to sway oil prices. Today’s recommended read: Suffocating Western pressure may finally force Russian oil output cuts by Ron Bousso Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices