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Lael Brainard, Vice Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, listens to questions during an interview in Washington, DC, USA, Monday, November 14, 2022.Andrew Haller | Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Vice Chairman Lael Brainard signaled on Monday that the central bank could slow the pace of rate hikes soon.With the market likely to fall in December from the Fed’s rapid pace of rate hikes this year, Brainard confirmed that a slowdown, if not a halt, is imminent.Related investment news“I think it will probably be appropriate soon to slow down the pace of rate hikes,” he said in a…
kuala lumpur: The ringgit took a breather from yesterday’s rally and opened this morning almost flat against the US dollar. At 9:05 am, the local currency was trading at 4.4295/4365 against the dollar compared to 4.4250/4300 at Monday’s close. A dealer said ringgit support remains positive as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim plans to submit a special allocation or mini-budget for 2023 containing a total of RM107.72 billion today at Dewan Rakyat. said. According to the order document, Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, will submit provisions under the Consolidated Fund (Expenditure Account) Act 2022, which will…
There’s nothing worse than waking up groggy and lethargic because you haven’t slept well. You need sleep to feel energized and ready to live a busy life every day. That’s when the Apple Watch can help.CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO BE SMARTERHow can I make my Apple Watch sleep?Apple Watch devices come with a unique feature called the Sleep app. With this app, you can create a sleep schedule to help you meet your bedtime goals each night. As long as you wear the watch on your wrist…
CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday for a multi-day visit, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Saudi state television shows Xi descending the stairs of the presidential jet at King Khalid International Airport, where Riyadh Region Governor Crown Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Foreign Minister He was greeted by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. A purple carpet was rolled out for the Chinese president and a cannon was fired. The visit will include a “Saudi-Chinese summit,” China-Arab and China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summits, the official Saudi Press Agency…
CNN — The Afghanistan Adjustment Act will not be included in the comprehensive appropriations bill, a source told CNN. Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley continued to oppose the bill at the committee level, sources said. CNN previously reported that about 20 former leaders of the U.S. military sent letters to congressional leaders over the weekend urging them to act quickly to help Afghan allies who are risking deportation. Specifically, the group, which includes the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, and several former commanders of Afghanistan, called on congressional leaders to include…
The Green Bay Packers lead the Los Angeles Rams 10-6 at halftime on Monday Night Football. Green Bay must be disappointed that they moved the ball freely, especially through runs, and scored only 10 points for most of the first half. The Packers marched straight down the field on their first drive, but escaped with only a field goal after Christian Watson and Jalen Ramsey got their legs entangled and the passes were incomplete. They were easily moving the ball again on their next drive, but Aaron Rodgers overshot a wide-open Allen Lazard for nearly 10 yards on a ball…
CNN — The Mexican ambassador to Lima has been summoned by Peru’s foreign ministry over complaints that Mexico is interfering in its internal affairs after being implicated in the ouster of former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo earlier this week. Castillo, who was ousted from power Wednesday after trying to dissolve the Peruvian parliament and call for new elections, was arrested while traveling to the Mexican embassy, according to Peruvian prosecutors. Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard later said Castillo had requested asylum, while Mexican President López Obrador criticized the Peruvian elite and called for the exiled president’s human rights to be…
Soul CNN — “She’s smiling, look at her smile, look at her face.” His wife whispered as he took off his glasses and wiped his eyes. Oji-min, 25, was one of 158 people killed after a crowd was crushed during a Halloween celebration in Seoul’s Itaewon nightlife district on October 29. Her parents have the unimaginable task of piecing together her final moments from selfies and cell phone photos. At 9:35 pm, Jimin is seen laughing in a bar. At 9:59 p.m., she sends a message to her friend telling her that she is going home. A few photos of…
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — At least two people were injured and critical infrastructure was damaged in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. This is Russia’s latest attempt to destroy Ukraine’s power supply. Explosions and air raid sirens were heard in the city early Monday morning, with alarms blaring from 2 a.m. to just after 5 a.m. local time. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have shot down 30 of 35 drones launched Sunday night through Monday, but the drones that evaded air defense systems damaged power systems and civilian targets. Iranian-made suicide drones Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 were…
Many students set foot on campus for Freshers Week and feel that they have a better understanding of the world. There are still some important lessons to be learned about adults. that’s ok. So try not to stress. You’ll learn all these lessons (and more) as her first year progresses. Some new life skills come naturally, while others take years to learn. Take your time, be open to new things, and remember. To help you prepare for the year ahead, here are five important life skills that I’m sure you’ll have mastered by the end of your first year in…