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Investors aren’t expecting many surprises at the end of the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday policy meeting, where central bank officials are widely expected to hold interest rates steady following three consecutive cuts at the end of 2024. There is considerably more uncertainty surrounding how Fed Chair Jerome Powell will use his afternoon press conference to address the new elephant in the room: the effect that Donald Trump could have on the future path of monetary policy. The US president is threatening to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as early as this Saturday, a stance that some economists predict will…

The romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh is set for a theatrical release on February 21, 2025. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for films like Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, the film will soon follow its cinema run with an OTT release. It is reported that the movie could be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar once the theatre screenings conclude. The movie promises a unique take on the complexities of modern relationships.When and Where to Watch Mere Husband Ki BiwiAs per a report by IndiaTimes, After its…

MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re capacity to US$90m in fifth renewal January 29 2025 by InsuranceAsia News MS Amlin Asia Pacific, the Singapore arm of the Lloyd’s specialty (re)insurer, renewed its local special purpose reinsurance vehicle (SPRV), Phoenix 3 Re for the fifth consecutive year to more than US… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up…

Think you can stomach the FBI’s sit-up test? The FBI accepts applications from people between 23 and 37 — though veterans may qualify for an age waiver. Besides a background check, applicants must pass a physical fitness test that consists of sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run. FBI applicants must pass a physical fitness test that consists of sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run. A candidate demonstrates proper sit-up form here. FBI These aren’t the sit-ups you phoned into gym class. Candidates lie on their backs with their shoulder blades touching the floor and…

By Lucinda Elliott BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s deregulation tsar Federico Sturzenegger, after a year spearheading one of the world’s most aggressive attacks on the public sector and red tape, plans even deeper cuts this year, with sights set on industries from autos to medicines. Sturzenegger heads the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation, created last year and a possible inspiration for Elon Musk’s new U.S. government efficiency body DOGE. In an interview with Reuters, he said Argentina needed to look for every peso it could cut from state spending. «Our objective is fiscal balance, non-negotiable, executed via a reduction…

The retailer credits “sharper prices”, a growing loyalty scheme and “more effective promotions” for strong performance.  Morrisons has reported its strongest quarterly performance since the start of 2021, following a year of “urgent reinvigoration”. The supermarket’s Q4 like-for-like sales rose 4.9% during the 13 weeks to 27 October 2024, with full year group like-for-like sales up 4.1%. This represents eight consecutive quarters of positive like-for-like sales. Full year total revenue rose 8% to £15.3bn, with Q4 revenue rising 4.8% to £3.8bn. Morrisons also continued to grow its convenience store estate, which now stands at over 1,600 stores. Chief executive Rami…

The much-anticipated South Korean action crime drama, Asurado, is finally slated for its OTT debut in India. Initially released in 2021, this gripping film gained traction among global audiences for its intense narrative and character-driven storytelling. The movie, which delves deep into themes of power, crime, and redemption, will be available to Indian viewers on Lionsgate Play starting January 31, 2025. Packed with action and drama, it offers a compelling portrayal of life inside a maximum-security prison.When and Where to Watch AsuradoAsurado will make its India debut through Lionsgate Play on January 31, 2025. Its digital release provides Indian audiences…

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Calmer heads appear to be prevailing after China’s DeepSeek triggered a sell-off in AI-related shares, with a relief rally overnight rippling into the few Asian markets not closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Investors are converting to the idea that the startup’s cheap AI assistant won’t pull the rug out from under valuations for Nvidia and its ilk, just as they prepare to assess the parade of earnings that begin today from the so-called «Mag 7» tech megacaps. Facebook owner Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla are…

Tokyo, Japan CNN  —  One of Japan’s biggest cities is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes. Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. The ban on public smoking, which took effect on January 27, includes roads, parks, plazas and other public places and applies not only to cigarettes, but also to vapes. Violators will be fined 1,000 yen (about $6). “Osaka City will expand its no-smoking areas to cover the entire…

By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) -European shares hit a record high on Wednesday, as chip equipment maker ASML led technology stocks higher after reporting strong quarterly results. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.5%, as of 0923 GMT, rising past Tuesday’s all-time high close. ASML’s shares jumped 11.2% after the Dutch company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter bookings of 7.09 billion euros ($7.39 billion). ASML’s earnings also reassured investors that AI chip prospects were still healthy, as they recovered from a selloff earlier this week sparked by the release of China’s DeepSeek’s model, which uses less computing power than those of rivals. STMicroelectronics,…