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foreign central banks and others confront the spillovers from President Donald Trump's fast-moving effort to rewire international trade. With analysts in the U.S. noting the stagflationary direction of the U.S. outlook — weaker output and higher prices — central banks globally are parsing what the fallout may mean for them.

Federal Reserve indicating no rush to cut interest rates. The risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars remained on the defensive after steep slides on Thursday as worries about the economic drag from U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign of global trade tariffs dented sentiment.

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Friday, and were set for their second consecutive weekly gains, after fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a new OPEC+ plan for seven members to cut output raised bets on tightening supply. Brent crude futures climbed 42 cents, or 0.6%, to $72.40 per barrel by 0026 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $68.52 a barrel.

dinosaur footprints on a boulder displayed at a high school. The footprints, dating back to the early Jurassic period, provide valuable information about the types of dinosaurs that lived in the region.

Fujifilm's GFX100RF marks a significant advancement in medium format photography. Designed for photographers who want detail without bulk, this camera is expected to compete with high-end models such as the Leica Q3. The GFX100RF from Fujifilm is a small fixed-lens camera with medium format capabilities.

DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said Thursday there could be another painful period of volatility on the horizon as the fixed income guru sees heighted risk of a recession.

There was an oft-repeated message in Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's press conference on Wednesday: Tariffs will raise consumer prices.

Trump administration. Reflecting on his 16-year journey from intern to CEO, Gardner emphasized his decision was driven by ensuring Amtrak’s alignment with the current administration’s priorities. His departure coincides with Elon Musk’s renewed push to privatize public services like Amtrak and the U.S. Postal Service. Musk, speaking at a March 5 conference, argued privatization could boost efficiency, claiming, “If it can reasonably be privatized, it should be.” Critics, however, point to failures like the U.K.’s recent rail renationalization after decades of private struggles.

Boris Johnson, a longtime Donald Trump supporter in Britain, has abruptly reversed course, criticizing the US president's handling of negotiations with Vladimir Putin. Boris Johnson has expressed his rage following the breakdown of the US President's negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

The benchmark BSE Sensex added 899.01 points or 1.19% to close at 76,348.06, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,190.65, higher by 283.05 points or 1.24%.

Barron Trump, the youngest child of US President Donald Trump, is stepping into adulthood with big business aspirations. He celebrates his 19th birthday while pursuing a business career at NYU. Although many assume Barron will follow his father into politics, he is busy with school and business pursuits. This is what's next for him as he celebrates his 19th birthday. On Thursday, March 20, Barron Trump turned 19. Currently enrolled in his first year of business school at New York University, the youngest but tallest of President Donald Trump's children is the only child Donald Trump shares with First Lady Melania Trump.

Donald Trump has revealed the «only thing» he «totally admired» about his predecessor- former US President Joe Biden. Trump hilariously roasted Joe Biden's sleeping habits during a recent interview with Fox News. Trump was speaking with Laura Ingraham who is the host of Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle’ in which he discussed several policy matters.

Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law allowing the removal of foreign threats. Leavitt accused Boasberg of being a “Democrat activist” appointed by Obama and claimed his wife donated heavily to Democrats. But NBC reporter Garrett Haake quickly corrected her: Boasberg was actually appointed by George W. Bush. Leavitt doubled down, arguing Trump has authority to deport “foreign terrorists,” but the awkward moment highlighted her shaky grasp of facts.

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Following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday (19 March), rate setters repeated their January decision and kept rates unchanged, following calls in recent months from the central bank's chair Jerome Powell for a «gradual» approach to cuts. Trump lambasts the Fed as it leaves interest rates unchanged According to Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter, «Powell is flying somewhat blind given not only the extremity of the tariffs being announced by Donald Trump, but his willingness to U-turn at the last moment, making any attempt by businesses and ...

Indian rupee hit a near two-month high on Thursday, boosted by dollar sales by foreign banks and the culling of bearish wagers as seasonal inflows propped up the currency. The rupee touched a high of 86.2075, its best since January 24, marking a 1.2% appreciation over the past seven trading sessions. The currency was last quoted at 86.29, up 0.2% on the day.

Rafale fighters armed with hypersonic nuclear missiles by the middle of the next decade to counter what it believes is the Russian threat from the east. Just days after proposing a nuclear umbrella to Europe in the event of US President Donald Trump withdrawing from the NATO military alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron on March 18 announced that an air base near the German border will have Rafale F5 combat jets armed with Air-Sol Nucleaire de 4eme Generation (ASN4G) hypersonic nuclear missiles. «By 2035, Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Air Base will be the first base to host the latest version of the Rafale fighter jet with a hypersonic nuclear missile, symbolising the renewal and modernisation of our nuclear deterrent forces that has begun.

World Happiness Report 2025 is out. And, surprise, surprise—Mexico and Canada, the two countries frequently targeted by US President Donald Trump, have been ranked much higher than the United States in terms of happiness. According to the UN-backed report, the United States is ranked 24th, while Canada stands at 18th. Surprisingly, Mexico has an even better ranking at 10th place. Notably, this marks the worst ranking for the US since the report's inception in 2012, when it achieved its peak ranking of 11th place. One of the biggest reasons for the decline in American happiness, according to the report, is eating meals alone. «The number of people dining alone in the United States has increased by 53 percent over the past two decades,» the authors stated, highlighting that shared meals are strongly linked to well-being. Data from 2023 showed that approximately 25% of Americans consumed all their daily meals alone.

According to UN-backed report, released Thursday, Finland maintained its position as the world's happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, with its extensive lakes and robust social welfare system cited as key factors by residents and specialists. Afghanistan, facing severe humanitarian challenges since the Taliban's 2020 return to power, remained at the bottom of the global happiness rankings. The US descended to position 24, its poorest showing since the report's inception in 2012, when it had achieved its peak ranking of 11th place. One of the biggest reason for the fall in happiness of Americans, according to the report, is eating meals alone. «The number of people dining alone in the United States has increased 53 percent over the past two decades,» the authors stated, highlighting that shared meals «is strongly linked with well-being». Data from 2023 showed approximately 25% of Americans consumed all their daily meals alone.