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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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Escalation in South Asia: India Strikes Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack, Islamabad Vows Retaliation

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan early Wednesday, targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure in response to a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, has been blamed on Pakistan-based militant groups, though Islamabad denies involvement.

Pakistan has condemned the strikes as a “blatant act of war”, reporting that at least 26 people were killed and 46 injured in the Indian assault. Pakistani officials claim that civilian sites, including mosques, were among the targets, contradicting India's assertion that it exercised “considerable restraint” in selecting its targets. 

The situation has sparked international concern, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres urging both nations to exercise military restraint. Meanwhile, Pakistan has vowed to retaliate, stating that it reserves the right to respond at a time and place of its choosing. 

With both sides exchanging heavy artillery fire across the contested Kashmir region, fears of a broader conflict loom large. The world watches anxiously as diplomatic efforts attempt to de-escalate the crisis. 


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