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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s First Meeting of 2025

The Federal Reserve is set to stand pat at its first gathering of 2025, pressing pause on interest rate cuts as policymakers take stock of how the world’s largest economy is faring. After lowering interest rates by a full percentage point last year — starting with a larger-than-usual half-point cut in September — central bank […]

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I’m still the person I was after diagnosis at 49

Niall McCracken BBC News NI Mid Ulster Reporter BBC Peter Alexander was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49 Dementia was not something Peter Alexander expected to be diagnosed with in his late 40s. It meant leaving his job and adapting to a new way of life. Now, aged 56, Peter is passionate about […]

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LA fires made worse by climate change, say scientists

Getty Images Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution – globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change. The authors noted […]

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Why Manchester City’s transfer spending boom isn’t over yet

This is no ordinary January transfer window for Manchester City, but then this is no ordinary season for manager Pep Guardiola. His team — winners of the past four Premier League titles — are 12 points adrift of leaders Liverpool in this season’s race, with fixtures against Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool and Tottenham all to come […]

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GM Stock Whipsaws Despite Q4 Earnings Beat and Upbeat 2025 Guidance

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock is down slightly in US premarket price action today even as the Detroit giant posted better-than-expected earnings for Q4 and provided upbeat guidance for 2025. Here are the […]

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Rachel Reeves announces more details of NHS funding plan

Reuters Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting visited a hospital in south London on Monday The government has announced more details of what is in this week’s Budget for the NHS – including £1.57bn for new surgical hubs, scanners and radiotherapy machines. The funding is part of the government’s overall pledge to increase the number of […]

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