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Your daily horoscope: January 28, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Everything changes so fast nowadays that it can be hard staying on top of it all, but your mind will move so quickly this year that you have no trouble keeping on top of events. Change is good for you, and it’s exciting as well. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If someone provokes you today don’t just blindly lash out at them. They may be in the wrong but it’s up to you how you choose to react. Is it worth getting worked up about? No it isn’t, so refuse to take it personally and just move on. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If someone turns up the heat on the work front today don’t get hot under the collar. They may or may not be justified in their actions but there is nothing they can do that will actually affect you in a negative way, so stay calm. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): There are days when it all comes together and this could be one of them. Cosmic activity in your fellow air sign of Aquarius means you are in tune with the spirit of the times on every lev...
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Market Tremors: U.S. Futures Dip as Inflation Heats Up

 


In a surprising twist that rattled investors, U.S. stock futures took a nosedive following a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, rose by 0.4% over the previous month and 3.5% over the last year in March, surpassing the forecasts which anticipated a 3.4% annual increase. This acceleration from February’s 3.2% annual gain in prices has sparked concerns that the Federal Reserve may hold off on interest rate cuts, a decision heavily influenced by inflation trends.

The unexpected uptick has led to a significant drop in U.S. futures, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all experiencing over a 1% fall in anticipation of the market opening. This development is a stark reminder of the delicate balance central banks must maintain in their efforts to control inflation without stifling economic growth.

Investors are now bracing for potential turbulence in the markets, as they await further signals from the Federal Reserve on the future trajectory of monetary policy. The upcoming release of the Fed’s March meeting minutes is highly anticipated, with hopes that it will shed light on the policymakers’ stance on rate adjustments in the face of persistent inflationary pressures.

As the market absorbs the impact of the CPI report, all eyes will be on the Fed’s next move, making it clear that the path to economic stability is fraught with uncertainty.

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