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By Lucia Mutikani

(Reuters) — Futures for the S&P 500 turned positive on Friday after an uptick in the unemployment rate and slowing wage growth boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates by the middle of this year.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will likely issue another strong jobs report Friday, but one that shows hiring in February was concentrated in just a few sectors and masked a broader cooling in the labor market, according to Bloomberg Economics.

The largest weekly outflow on record for technology stock funds hasn’t dimmed the broader euphoria that is driving US equities to “ferocious” gains, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists. 

The high potential of residential real estate as an investment continues to be borne out by statistics, with US homeowners adding a cool $1.3 trillion to their home equity in 2023.

Delhi Police have suspended a sub-inspector for assaulting people offering Namaz on a road in north Delhi's Inderlok area. The incident, captured on video, shows the sub-inspector kicking and hitting individuals who were praying on the roadside during the 'Asar ki Namaz.' The video went viral, sparking outrage among locals who blocked the road and demanded action. The suspended sub-inspector was the police post in-charge seen in the video. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) M K Meena stated, «In the incident which happened today, the police post in-charge who was seen in the video has been suspended with immediate effect. Necessary disciplinary action is also being taken.»

By Joice Alves

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Friday, but was still on course for a hefty weekly drop as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled lower interest rates in coming months, while the euro slipped back from recent highs after the European Central Bank meeting. 

Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship. Given the rampant rhetoric between the right and left, such is not surprising. Such is particularly the case over the last two Presidential elections, where polarizing candidates trumped policies.

stocks at the fastest rate on record and continued to pour money into investment grade bonds and cash equivalents in the week to Wednesday, Bank of America said on Friday, citing data from EPFR. Tech stocks saw $4.4 billion of outflows in the latest week, their «largest outflow ever» and the first outflow in nine weeks, BofA said in its weekly roundup of fund flows in and out of world markets, without specifying how far back its figures went.

The Piper Sandler managing director and senior economist weighs in on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on rate cuts, discusses consumer spending and reacts to the jobless claims number.

Opportunity in the U.S. has a new address. Four years ago, the West led other regions in terms of jobs growth, and salaries in major cities commanded a hefty premium over their smaller counterparts.

₹10 lakh for information about the bomber in connection with the IED blast case in Bengaluru. The agency also emphasized that the confidentiality of the informants' identities will be maintained.

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women in India aspire to start their own business, reflecting a strong desire for financial independence and self-reliance. This was shared as part of a report titled PayNearby Women Financial Index (PWFI) showcasing financial consumption by women at retail stores. The survey was conducted by the company among over 5,000 retail stores in the country recording financial transactions of women consumers in those outlets.

Dolly Sohi, renowned for her roles in television series such as «Jhanak» and «Bhabhi,» passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Navi Mumbai after battling cervical cancer. Tragically, her younger sister Amandeep Sohi, also an actress, had succumbed to jaundice just hours before. Dolly, aged 48, had been diagnosed with cervical cancer approximately six months ago and had been undergoing treatment. Manpreet, the siblings' brother, confirmed Dolly's passing, stating that she breathed her last around 4:00 am, Dolly's sister Amandeep, known for her role in the TV series "Badtameez Dil," had passed away the previous night due to jaundice at DY Patil Hospital. Regarding a recent controversy involving Poonam Pandey's fake death stunt aimed at raising awareness about cervical cancer, Dolly had criticized Pandey's insensitivity on a television show, emphasizing the emotional impact such stunts can have on those affected by the disease. «This is a very sensitive topic. This is a very sensitive for a person dealing with it. How can you be so insensitive just to get little publicity. Don't play with other's emotions,» Dolly said.

By Mike Dolan

Simon Katich made a pointed remark about England's performance against India in the ongoing Test series, implying that India's current team could be considered a B-Team with key players not playing in the series. However, Katich praised England's captain, Ben Stokes, for his tactical acumen during the series, particularly in handling a relatively young spin attack in challenging subcontinental conditions. Speaking on the show, Around The Wicket, Katich noted the absence of prominent Indian players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant, characterizing India's current squad as akin to a «B team.» He acknowledged India's deep talent pool, exemplified by emerging talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel. Echoing Katich's sentiments, former Australian skipper Tim Paine concurred that England might be facing a weakened Indian side, drawing parallels with Australia's experience of being defeated by India's second-string team in the 2018-19 series at home. Despite enjoying England's dynamic style of play, Paine admitted to relishing their losses, albeit finding their approach to the game entertaining and exhilarating.

Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details provide clues to the fact they were all generated using artificial intelligence. The photos, which have not been linked to the Trump campaign, emerged as Trump seeks to win over Black voters who polls show remain loyal to President Joe Biden. The fabricated images, highlighted in a recent BBC investigation, provide further evidence to support warnings that the use of AI-generated imagery will only increase as the November general election approaches. Experts said they highlight the danger that any group — Latinos, women, older male voters — could be targeted with lifelike images meant to mislead and confuse as well as demonstrate the need for regulation around the technology.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's pure electric vehicle sales slowed in January-February from the same period a year earlier, industry data showed on Friday, as competition intensified with market leader BYD (SZ:002594) heading a deeper round of price cuts.

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee