US inflation rises 0.4% in February; strong spending, oil shock may delay rate cuts

US inflation rises 0.4% in February; strong spending, oil shock may delay rate cuts

US inflation rose in line with expectations in February, with further upside risks emerging from the Iran war, a trend that could delay interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Reuters reported.The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index –the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge– increased 0.4% in February after a 0.3% rise in January, data from…

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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under investigation for rape allegation ahead of Argentina clash | Football News

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under investigation for rape allegation ahead of Argentina clash | Football News

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under police investigation (Image: X) Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a serious off-field development, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand Police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman.The allegation was first reported by Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte,…

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'I am a farmer': Union minister on Rs 99L subsidy row; Gehlot says 'new model of corruption' | India News

‘I am a farmer’: Union minister on Rs 99L subsidy row; Gehlot says ‘new model of corruption’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary on Saturday refuted charges of taking a subsidy of nearly Rs 1 crore from his own ministry and said that he had “hidden nothing” and had applied for the subsidy years before becoming a minister.Speaking to news agency ANI, Choudhary claimed that he has been…

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Economy robust, external factors putting pressure on 3 Fs: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Economy robust, external factors putting pressure on 3 Fs: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that Indian economy remains robust even in the wake of external challenges caused by the West Asia conflict and the consequent rise in prices was putting pressure on the three Fs – fuel, fertiliser and forex.While referring to PM Narendra Modi’s call to citizens to conserve…

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Gold price today (March 30, 2026): How much 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – check rates

Gold price today (March 30, 2026): How much 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities – check rates

Gold futures remained firm on Monday with all major contracts posting gains amid steady trading activity. The April contract led the rise, climbing over 1% to Rs 1,45,797 per 10 grams, while June and August contracts also recorded solid upticks of 0.91% and 0.71%, respectively.The June 2026 gold futures contract saw strong participation with high…

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