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Fed Signals Policy Patience as Inflation Cooling Remains Uneven

Fed Signals Policy Patience as Inflation Cooling Remains Uneven

The Federal Reserve has opted to hold short-term interest rates steady following its January 2026 meeting, signaling a continued cautious approach to monetary policy. Despite signs of cooling inflation, core inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, prompting policymakers to take a wait-and-see approach before considering rate cuts. The Fed’s

Fed Signals Policy Patience as Inflation Cooling Remains Uneven

Fed Signals Policy Patience as Inflation Cooling Remains Uneven

The Federal Reserve has opted to hold short-term interest rates steady following its January 2026 meeting, signaling a continued cautious approach to monetary policy. Despite signs of cooling inflation, core inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, prompting policymakers to take a wait-and-see approach before considering rate cuts. The Fed’s

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67,800‑Year‑Old Hand Stencil Discovered

67,800‑Year‑Old Hand Stencil Discovered

In December 2025, archaeologists working at the Liang Metanduno Cave on Muna Island, part of Indonesia’s Sulawesi region, made a landmark discovery that challenges our