enero 2025

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The Fed plans to cut interest rates as it faces economic uncertainty under the new Trump administration

Camila RojasInternacional

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, a move some analysts are calling a “hard reversal” in monetary policy. This decision comes alongside updated economic forecasts and interest rate projections as the central bank attempts to balance its goals against a backdrop of changing economic conditions and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. The expected rate drop would lower the Fed's key interest rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%, marking a full one percentage point reduction from September, when the central bank began…

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The Federal Reserve plans to cut rates despite persistent inflation and a strong economy

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce their latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday, and market participants are preparing for a surprising move. Despite inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target, robust economic growth of around 3% and a strong labor market, the central bank is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 points basis, bringing the target range to 4.25%-4.5. %. This potential cut comes as a surprise to many, as conventional wisdom would suggest that the Fed might maintain or even raise rates under such economic conditions. Futures market…

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Biden sets ambitious emissions reduction target while Trump promises to reverse climate progress

Camila RojasInternacional

President Joe Biden announced a bold plan to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035, reaffirming his administration's commitment to fighting global warming. This move comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office next month, vowing to dismantle much of Biden's climate agenda in favor of policies that promote fossil fuel production. Biden's updated goal, which exceeds his previous commitments, aims to keep the United States on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in all sectors of the economy by 2050. The formal commitment, known as a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), it will be submitted…

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The US Supreme Court will hear arguments over the federal law that threatens a TikTok ban

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments on January 10, 2025 on the constitutionality of a federal law that could ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform. The case raises significant questions about free speech and national security, with implications for TikTok's 170 million U.S. users and its content creators. The law, passed in April with bipartisan support and signed by President Joe Biden, set a Jan. 19 deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a nationwide ban. TikTok has argued that the law violates the First Amendment…

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Complete guide to surrogacy for couples in Cyprus

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Embarking on the adventure of starting a family is both thrilling and demanding. For those couples in need of assistance, one significant hurdle they confront is selecting a surrogate, a decision that can seem daunting.Deciding on an individual to bear your child requires thoughtful evaluation of various aspects, including her health, emotional resilience, and alignment of values.Within this article, you can uncover vital advice and perspectives on choosing the ideal gestational carrier to create your family in Cyprus.The vital significance of the surrogate in the surrogacy processA gestational carrier is a generous woman who bears a child for another individual…