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US monetary policy: Fed’s official sees no urgency for further rate cuts, flags distorted inflation data

A senior US Federal Reserve official has said there is no immediate need to cut interest rates further, cautioning that recent inflation data may have been distorted due to disruptions in data collection during the federal government shutdown, AFP reported.Speaking to CNBC on Friday, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said inflation readings for…

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U.S. expands travel ban under its immigration policy: These are the new countries facing entry restrictions

On December 16, 2025, a White House proclamation was issued which shared a list of countries which are further banned from entering the U.S. In a recent update, the American government has officially expanded the travel ban under its American immigration policy. The foreign nationals from several countries are now banned from entering the U.S….

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Ford EV reset: US carmaker scales back electric ambitions after Trump’s policy rollback; forecasts $19.5 bn write-down

Ford has redrawn its electric vehicle roadmap, announcing that it will pull back from large EVs as the US carmaker transitions towards hybrids, petrol-powered trucks and a new battery storage venture. The auto giant also predicted profits to take a hit of almost $19.5 billion in the next few years.The US automaker, on Monday, said…

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Coal policy reform: Cabinet okays CoalSETU window for auction-based linkages; new route to allow industrial use and export

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a new policy framework called the CoalSETU window, creating an additional auction route for long-term coal linkages for any industrial use and exports, according to an official release.The decision modifies the existing Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy of 2016, which restricts linkages to specified end-use…

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First time after ‘apple orchards-cancer report’, Kashmir leaders meet to discuss ‘grave’ issue, form policy | India News

SRINAGAR: In Srinagar, for once, politics took a back seat on December 8, when the conversations revolved not around the tug-of-war between CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha, or another round of security briefings. In the J&K assembly corridors this Monday, lawmakers gathered instead to confront a deadlier political blind spot: Cancer among its…

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Ex-BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie sends ‘urgent message’ to Canada PM Mark Carney on America’s National Security policy

Former BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie has a critical warning for Canada. In an “urgent message” to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, the technology investor called for immediate action to build economic resilience and assert sovereignty over Canadian data following the release of the new US National Security Strategy. Balsillie, who presently chairs the Council…

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Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook in the coming days? US Federal Reserve policy holds key

Gold traded near multi-week highs through last week as expectations of a Fed rate cut continued to firm. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be driven by US Federal Reserve’s policy decision and comments by the Fed Chair, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services…

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‘Batting order is very overrated’: Gautam Gambhir hints at chop-and-change policy | Cricket News

To support his stance, Gautam Gambhir pointed to Washington Sundar’s flexibility and impact despite constant changes. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir’s constant experimentation with the batting lineup has often been questioned, but the Indian head coach reiterated that “batting order is overrated” in white-ball cricket, hinting he will continue following his approach. In the…

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Rupee extends recovery: Currency gains 9 paise in early trade; all eyes on RBI’s monetary policy decision

The rupee extended its recovery on Friday, climbing 9 paise to 89.80 against the US dollar in early trade, ahead of the much awaited the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement.The bounce back comes after a highly volatile week in the currency market, during which rupee repeatedly slipped to new lows.Earlier on Thursday, the…

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