NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026 – The Federal Reserve is widely expected to pause its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week as the U.S. jobs market steadies and inflation pressures ease. The central bank’s decision comes amid intense political and legal scrutiny surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell. After three consecutive rate cuts,…
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US Govt Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Budget Clash Halts Operations
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