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Turkey Steps Up Regional Defenses With Planned Missile Deployment to Cyprus

                                                         A Hisar-A system being fired Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems to Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in regional military posturing amid ongoing Middle East tensions.   Turkey is moving to bolster its military presence in Cyprus by deploying Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems, according to reports from Turkish media. The move comes as regional tensions continue to rise due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The planned deployment follows the recent stationing of six Turkish F‑16 fighter jets at Ercan (Tymbou) airport in Northern Cyprus earlier in the week. These aircraft, along with the incoming missile systems, are part of Ankara’s broader strategy to enhance security for the Turkish Republic o...

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Canada’s Inflation Cooldown: A January Surprise

 

                                Financial industry observers had expected the inflation rate to stay steady at 2.4 per cent. 

Canada’s inflation rate eased more than expected in January, slipping to 2.3% and offering a welcome sign of cooling price pressures. Economists had anticipated the rate would hold steady at 2.4%, but softer core measures and sharply lower gasoline prices helped push inflation down. 

Gasoline prices were a major driver behind the slowdown, falling 16.7% year-over-year and easing the burden on consumers at the pump. Excluding gasoline, inflation rose 3.0%, indicating that while headline inflation is moderating, underlying price pressures remain present. 

Core inflation measures also softened, with CPI Trim and CPI Median both edging lower. This broad-based easing suggests that inflationary momentum is losing steam, potentially influencing future monetary policy decisions. 

Overall, January’s data paints a cautiously optimistic picture: inflation is cooling, but the path forward may remain uneven as various sectors adjust to shifting economic conditions.

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