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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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Families Flee New Israeli Assault in Gaza’s Khan Younis

In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, families in Gaza’s Khan Younis are facing a dire situation. Israeli tanks have returned to the southern city, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate along congested roadways. Displaced Palestinians are fleeing on foot, with their belongings piled onto donkey carts and motorcycle rickshaws. The safety of designated humanitarian areas remains uncertain, as they have been attacked in the past. Meanwhile, leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are attempting a last-ditch effort to revive ceasefire talks. The situation remains tense, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence. 

Previous rounds of negotiations have failed to yield a lasting ceasefire, but the upcoming talks scheduled for August 15 offer a glimmer of hope. As the conflict persists, families in Khan Younis remain caught in the crossfire, desperately seeking safety and relief from the relentless assault. 


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