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Former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi reflects on Independence Day, family loss
Eli Sharabi, who survived Hamas captivity, shares his emotional journey after the October 7 massacre, revealing how Independence Day now…
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Photographs of Mali on the Cusp of Independence
We see this, for example, in an untitled portrait sometimes called “Two Ladies of Bamako.” Here, Keïta captures a pair of women—holding…
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Powell defends independence of Federal Reserve
It will maintain trust in central banks that monetary policy will not be abused for short-term gains that might win elections US Federal…
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Fed’s first meeting of 2026 likely to be dominated by threats to central bank’s independence
ALL eyes are on what US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell will say and do this week. While he is unlikely to change policy at the end…
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Indonesia’s rupiah hits record low on central bank independence worries
Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors fretted about the country’s central bank independence after…
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IMF’s Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday underscored the importance of keeping central banks independent and…
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Fed officials stress independence as rate hold signals mount
A slew of US Federal Reserve officials spoke to the importance of central bank independence on Wednesday (Jan 14) in response to questions…
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Fed’s Barkin says central bank independence means better economic outcomes
RICHMOND Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin on Tuesday declined to comment on “stuff that’s been in the news,” a reference to the Trump…
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Threat to US Fed independence, geopolitical tensions cloud Wall Street outlook
Investors rush into Asia markets, precious metals as the sell US trade takes hold Investors could continue to rush out of US markets and…
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Fitch Ratings says Fed independence is key factor for US sovereign rating
Fitch Ratings said on Monday it views the Federal Reserve’s independence as a key supporting factor for its AA+ US sovereign rating. The…
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Indonesian independence celebrations falsely shared as Christmas Day event at Jakarta mosque
Old footage of an event at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta to commemorate Indonesia's independence has resurfaced in posts falsely claiming…
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Attacks on Fed independence undermine US dollar: ECB’s Villeroy
He says fears of the US weaponising dollar-based payments are driving some to build alternatives The US administration’s criticism of the…
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Indonesia’s central bank faces growing threats to independence
As governments look to raise spending and borrow more, investors have reacted by selling longer-dated bonds in US, Europe and Japan…
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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with…
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Fed Independence Is a Myth Worth Keeping | National Review
Past history suggests Trump will get some slack, interest rates will go down, Powell will move on, and, unfortunately, inflation will rise…
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns citing loss of independence under Unilever
Jerry Greenfield says the Vermont-based company has lost its independence since UK parent Unilever curtailed its social activism Ben &…
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Bank Indonesia, government allay concerns that 'burden sharing' deal will reduce independence
Indonesia’s government and central bank sought to allay concerns on Monday (Sep 8) about their unusual collaboration to fund government…
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Trump’s pressure on Fed independence holds global risk, ECB’s Rehn says
President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the US Federal Reserve could have substantial and global knock-on effects on the financial…
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Europe: Shares tumble as French political risks, Fed independence concerns weigh
EUROPEAN shares closed lower on Tuesday, led by losses in France where the minority government looked increasingly likely to be ousted…
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Who is Noland Arbaugh? The First Neuralink Patient Gaining Independence Through Brain Implant
Eighteen months after his landmark surgery, Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient of Elon Musk's futuristic brain implant company Neuralink,…
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How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
Solvay's rare earths processing facility in western France is one of only two in Europe For almost 80 years rare earth metals have been…
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G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October
[DURBAN, South Africa] Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence while pledging…
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Louisiana’s Declaration of Energy Independence
The new state law shifting focus to producing domestic fuel, not energy that relies on foreign countries, provides a model for other…
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The Declaration of Independence Resolves America’s Identity Crisis
The Declaration is not only a reasoned account for a free people, it is also a source for their honor and glory in death and war. Source…