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Fed’s Powell: Soft landing unlikely to be celebrated

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering message to lawmakers on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, indicating that any declaration of a “soft landing” for the economy would not come from the Fed.

During testimony before the committee, Powell navigated questions about the upcoming presidential election and steered clear of declaring victory over achieving the sought-after soft landing – characterised by low inflation and low unemployment.

Representative Al Green, a Texas Democrat, queried Powell about the possibility of an official announcement regarding a soft landing, especially in a political climate where competing claims about the economy’s health persist.

Powell’s response underscored the Fed’s cautious stance.

“We are just going to keep our heads down and do our jobs and try to deliver what the public is expecting from us. We wouldn’t be declaring victory like that.”

This exchange shed light on Powell’s pivotal role in the upcoming presidential race, with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump having appointed him as Fed chair.

The outcome of the election may hinge, in part, on Powell’s decisions regarding monetary policy.

Amidst a climate of political uncertainty, Powell aims to remain neutral and avoid entanglement in partisan disputes.

Regardless of the election outcome, Powell emphasised that the U.S. economy is on a positive trajectory, aligning with the conditions indicative of a soft landing.

Despite indicators suggesting the possibility of a soft landing, Powell refrained from celebrating prematurely.

“That’s the economy that we’re trying to achieve. We’re on a good path so far to be able to get there,” he said.

“But I don’t want to put the label on it. Other people can do that.”

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system

Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.

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Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.


Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.

Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.

Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.

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Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel

Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.

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Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.


Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue is being hailed as one of the most powerful moments in modern late-night history. Standing on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, Colbert dedicated his show to Jimmy Kimmel and his team after ABC suspended Kimmel’s programme under pressure from Washington.

Colbert called the move “blatant censorship” and directly accused President Trump of acting like an autocrat. “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” he warned, making clear that the stakes reach far beyond late-night comedy.

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Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University

Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.

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Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.


Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, but the event was meant to be cancelled. Despite that, thousands of people still turned up to celebrate his legacy.

As many as 10,000 people turned out, showing the extent of support for the conservative activist. The crowd gathered outside CSU, creating an atmosphere more like a political rally than a cancelled speech.

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