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Fed Poised for Rate Cut, Signals Limited Easing Ahead

                                                          US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, marking a shift in monetary policy aimed at supporting economic growth amid cooling inflation and slowing demand. While markets have anticipated a series of reductions, policymakers appear cautious, with signals suggesting only one additional cut may be on the horizon for next year. This measured approach reflects the Fed’s balancing act: easing financial conditions to sustain momentum while avoiding overstimulation that could reignite price pressures. Investors are closely watching the central bank’s language for clues on the trajectory of borrowing costs, as households and businesses continue to navigate a delicate economic environment....

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Tensions Escalate: Israeli Strike Claims Senior Hezbollah Commander’s Life

 

In a recent development, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a senior Hezbollah commander. The slain official, Mohammad Naameh Nasser, also known as “Abu Naameh,” was the head of Hezbollah’s Aziz Unit—one of three regional divisions in southern Lebanon. This incident marks the highest-ranking Hezbollah figure killed since Taleb Sami Abdullah’s death in a June airstrike.

As tensions continue to simmer between Israel and Hezbollah, global diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on edge. Hezbollah retaliated by launching heavy warhead rockets at Israeli military headquarters, signaling the gravity of the conflict.

Since October, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed over 450 lives, primarily Hezbollah fighters, but also more than 80 civilians and non-combatants. On the Israeli side, 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have lost their lives. The conflict remains a delicate balance, with the potential for further escalation if a ceasefire is not achieved in the Gaza Strip.

Efforts to maintain calm and prevent an all-out war are crucial, but the situation remains highly volatile. Diplomats continue to scramble for solutions, hoping to avert a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region.

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