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US inflation slows in September — what it means for you

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US inflation eased to 3% in September, a welcome sign after two years of rapid price hikes. While not a complete victory, this slowdown offers ...

US inflation at 3% in September: Gas prices rise, rent growth eases; Trump’s tariffs raise consumer goods costs

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US inflation remained elevated in September, driven by a surge in gas prices, despite a slowdown in rent growth. Consumer prices rose 3% year-over-year, with ...

Asian equities climb: Investors weigh US-China trade tensions, Fed rate cut expectations; gold rallies

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Asian markets rose for a second day, buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts amid softer US economic data. Investors are weighing escalating US-China ...

US jobs concern: Jerome Powell sees rising unemployment risks; Federal Reserve may cut rates twice more this year

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated potential further interest rate cuts this year due to a slowing US job market, suggesting two more reductions are ...

Data blackout: Government shutdown halts US employment releases; economic indicators on hold

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The US government shutdown has delayed crucial economic reports, including key employment data, creating significant uncertainty for the world’s largest economy. This data freeze hinders ...

Federal board row: SC blocks Donald Trump from firing Lisa Cook; hearing scheduled for Jan 2026

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The Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump’s immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ensuring she remains until January 2026 arguments. Trump accused Cook of ...

US markets today: Wall Street heads for fifth straight monthly gain; investors watch jobs, Fed, and government shutdown

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US equities traded on Tuesday. Investors weighed company earnings against economy conditions. Consumer confidence and job opening reports are due. A government shutdown possibility adds ...

Gold rate today: Prices rise Rs 500 to Rs 1.2 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver hits Rs 1.50 lakh/kg amid safe-haven demand

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Gold prices in the national capital soared to a record Rs 1.20 lakh per 10 grams today, climbing Rs 500. A weaker dollar and anticipated ...

US market today: Wall Street slips for a third straight day as tech drags; bond yields rise on growth surprises

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Wall Street faced a downturn on Thursday, potentially ending a record-high streak, as strong economic data tempered expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The ...

FOMC meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Fed cuts rate by 25 basis points; notes moderation in economic growth, job gains

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The US Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, has announced a 25 basis points rate cut, setting the federal funds rate to a range of ...