Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; cites Middle East conflict uncertainty, rising energy prices

[ad_1] Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty…

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Lara Dutta recalls Deepika Padukone shooting Housefull with malaria, calls her ‘an absolute professional’: ‘She was drained out’ |

[ad_1] As Housefull completes 16 years, Lara Dutta looks back at the memories of the film that went on to become a massive franchise. In a recent conversation, the actress opened up about the camaraderie on set and made a surprising revelation about co-star Deepika Padukone’s dedication during the shoot.Recalling the filming days in Italy,…

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US stock market today (April 29, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 slip ahead of Fed decision; oil surge from Iran war weighs on sentiment

[ad_1] US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns…

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George Clooney says, ‘Oh man, I’ve made it’; finds out his Italian estate is in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ |

[ad_1] ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel has been the talk of the town lately. Along with long-time fans of the first film, many celebrities have also expressed their excitement for the upcoming project. As per a recent report, George Clooney’s Italian vacation home will be making an appearance in the film. Following the news, the…

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US Fed race: Kevin Warsh clears Senate panel vote, Donald Trump nominee moves closer to top job

[ad_1] Kevin Warsh (Photo credit-AP) Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, moved a step closer to becoming the next US central bank chief after the Senate Banking Committee approved his nomination on Wednesday, AP reported.The committee voted 13-11 along party lines, with all Republican senators backing Warsh and all Democrats…

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Nicole Kidman: When Keith Urban talked about how he ‘blew’ his marriage with Nicole Kidman ‘to smithereens’ |

[ad_1] After Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman announced that they were splitting up last September after 19 years of marriage, many were left shocked. Fans and netizens have since been speculating about what really went wrong between the couple, as neither of them confirmed the exact reason for their separation. An old interview of Urban…

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FDA Panel To Decide Whether New Breast, Prostate Cancer Drugs Are Worth The Risks

[ad_1] Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations Wednesday, Apr 29 2026 9:06 AM Full Issue FDA staff have expressed concerns about the use of camizestrant to treat metastatic breast cancer and capivasertib for patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee will vote on these two drug applications Thursday….

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