US Fed policy: 5 factors that will influence the decision
6 months, 1 week ago

US Fed policy: 5 factors that will influence the decision

Hindustan Times  

The US Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates in June due to persistent inflation, with Fed’s Chair Jerome Powell potentially signaling a rate cut cycle timeline at the upcoming meeting, Mint reported. The jobs market Last week, the Labor Department's latest employment report showed that the US created more jobs than expected in May, with annual wage growth accelerating. Strong growth indicators indicate the Fed may keep rates higher for a longer period unless it is convinced that elevated interest rates exert significant pressure on the economy. Additionally, the US Labor Department is set to release May's Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday, which will be a crucial indicator for the Fed’s decision.

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US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates
4 days, 10 hours ago

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose for a second straight month in November by 2.4 per cent, yet stayed within Wall Street estimates. The US Commerce Department's data showed on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. At 2.4 …

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
Top News
6 days, 3 hours ago

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets

India Today  

Stock markets are expected to open lower on Thursday, following a global market slump after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. GLOBAL MARKET REACTIONS Wall Street reacted negatively to the Fed’s announcement, with all three major US indices—Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—posting their biggest single-day losses in months. Gift Nifty, an indicator for the …

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers
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6 days, 5 hours ago

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year's Fed rate reductions have marked a …

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights
6 days, 7 hours ago

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve announced its eighth and final monetary policy decision for 2024 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting and slashed its benchmark interest rate by or a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25-4.50 per cent. US Fed chair Jerome Powell-led rate-setting panel cut the federal funds rate for the third straight meeting after kicking off …

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025
6 days, 7 hours ago

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate for a third consecutive time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025, signaling greater caution over how quickly they can continue reducing borrowing costs. A majority of economists in a Bloomberg survey had expected the median rate estimate would point to three cuts next year. Bumpy Inflation Policymakers …

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead
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1 week ago

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead

Al Jazeera  

Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk. “Economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace” with an unemployment rate that “remains low” and inflation that “remains somewhat elevated”, the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee said in its latest policy statement on Wednesday. That is half …

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
1 week, 3 days ago

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will begin its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions on Tuesday, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on December 18. The US central bank will conduct its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting amid Wall Street bets that will likely stay on course towards delivering another rate cut even after …

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen
1 week, 4 days ago

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen

Live Mint  

An orderly selloff in the US government bond market continued for a fifth straight day, with the 30-year bond’s yield posting its biggest weekly increase of the year. Inflation, if anything, is bending up.” The extra yield offered by long- versus short-maturity yields “is not enough at this point of time.” Next week’s Fed meeting includes an updated summary of …

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision

Live Mint  

-- Three Federal Reserve officials on Monday made clear they expect the US central bank to continue cutting interest rates over the next year, but stopped short of saying they are committed to making the next reduction later this month. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, addressing a conference in Washington, said he’s inclined to vote to lower borrowing costs when Fed …

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue
1 month ago

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue

Live Mint  

By Brigid Riley TOKYO - The U.S. dollar stuck close to a 13-month high on Friday as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and uncertainty in Europe kept the euro on the back foot, while bitcoin eyed the $100,000 level. The yen, meanwhile, held its ground against the greenback after domestic core inflation figures remained …

Nifty IT index slips over 3% as US Fed likely to lower pace of rate cuts
1 month ago

Nifty IT index slips over 3% as US Fed likely to lower pace of rate cuts

Live Mint  

Indian IT stocks, which had weathered the recent sell-off driven by the strong rise in the US dollar, came under significant selling pressure on Monday, November 18 as traders scaled back expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts following fresh indications of US economic resilience. Traders, on the other hand, also reacted to recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome …

US Fed rate cut: First inflation uptick in 7 months does little for Powell-led FOMC’s December plans; here’s why
1 month, 1 week ago

US Fed rate cut: First inflation uptick in 7 months does little for Powell-led FOMC’s December plans; here’s why

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will likely stay on course towards delivering another interest rate cut in its December policy meeting even after the latest inflation print revealed that consumer prices rose for the first time in seven months. Wall Street analysts say that October's inflation data "will change little for the US Fed'' when the Federal Open Market Committee will …

The Fed’s next moves are now anyone’s guess
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Fed’s next moves are now anyone’s guess

Live Mint  

Take the Federal Reserve’s projections from September and throw them into the trash. The Fed cut rates by a quarter point on Thursday, as universally expected and following a half-point cut in September. Take for instance Fed policymakers’ longer-term economic projections released at their September meeting. But the chance that the Fed could cut rates by just a quarter point …

US Fed cuts policy rate by quarter-point to 4.50-4.75% after Donald Trump’s poll victory; 5 key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed cuts policy rate by quarter-point to 4.50-4.75% after Donald Trump’s poll victory; 5 key takeaways

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve announced its seventh policy decision for 2024 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.50-4.75 per cent. US Fed Policy November 2024: Here are 5 key highlights 1.US Fed slashes key rates by 25 bps after Trump's election results The US …

US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.25% after first post-election meeting, notes easing inflation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.25% after first post-election meeting, notes easing inflation

Firstpost  

The interest rate in the US is now in the range of 4.5-4.75 per cent. The US Federal Reserve on Thursday cut the benchmark lending rates in the country by 0.25 per cent. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 per cent objective but remains somewhat elevated,” the Federal Open Market Committee, which is responsible for changes to the …

Bond Yields Soar After Fed's Interest Rate Cut, Raising Concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bond Yields Soar After Fed's Interest Rate Cut, Raising Concerns

Live Mint  

US bond yields have surged after the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, with the 10-year bond rising by more than 60 basis points since the last policy meeting. This surge has been attributed to several factors, including data surprises suggesting a stronger economy, political 'betting market' movements, and a backtracking of policy signals from the Fed. While the relative importance …

Yields Soar Before Jobs Report, But Fed's Hands Remain Tight
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yields Soar Before Jobs Report, But Fed's Hands Remain Tight

Live Mint  

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, with two-year yields reaching a three-month high before Friday's jobs report. The data could create a large market reaction and potentially make some Federal Reserve interest rate cuts less likely if it comes in much stronger than expected. However, the number is also expected to be negatively impacted by strikes in the aerospace manufacturing …

Stocks Fall, US Yields Rise Amid Election Jitters
2 months ago

Stocks Fall, US Yields Rise Amid Election Jitters

Live Mint  

Global stock markets are experiencing volatility due to the upcoming U.S. election and the outlook on interest rate cuts. U.S. yields rose, while stocks fell, reflecting market uncertainty. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower, while the Nasdaq Composite ended higher. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed down, while MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe fell.

Ahead of elections, US Federal Reserve shifts interest rates dramatically to deal with worst inflation
3 months ago

Ahead of elections, US Federal Reserve shifts interest rates dramatically to deal with worst inflation

India TV News  

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, kicking off what is expected to be a steady easing of monetary policy with a larger-than-usual reduction in borrowing costs that followed growing unease about the health of the job market. "The committee has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%, and judges …

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

LA Times  

An inflation measure closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, extending a trend of cooling price increases that clears the way for the Fed to start cutting its key interest rate next month for the first time in 4 1/2 years. In a high-profile speech last week, Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell attributed the inflation surge that …

Fed rate cuts are coming, but investors disagree on the path forward
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fed rate cuts are coming, but investors disagree on the path forward

Live Mint  

Markets might be running ahead of themselves by pricing aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. According to CME Group data, investors are mostly pricing a 25-basis point cut in each of the next two Fed meetings in September and November, followed by a larger trim in December, which some analysts and investment managers say would be too aggressive as …

US Fed minutes indicate potential rate cut in September
4 months ago

US Fed minutes indicate potential rate cut in September

China Daily  

The US Federal Reserve building CHICAGO - The US Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates at its September meeting if economic data continues to come in as expected, according to minutes of the Fed's July 30-31 meeting released Wednesday. "Almost all participants remarked that while the incoming data regarding inflation were encouraging, additional information was needed to provide greater …

US Fed minutes indicate potential rate cut in September
4 months ago

US Fed minutes indicate potential rate cut in September

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-22 10:48 The US Federal Reserve building CHICAGO - The US Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates at its September meeting if economic data continues to come in as expected, according to minutes of the Fed's July 30-31 meeting released Wednesday. "Almost all participants remarked that while the incoming data regarding inflation were encouraging, additional information …

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
4 months, 1 week ago

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

LA Times  

A sale sign is displayed on a store clothes rack. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July after dropping slightly the previous month for the first time in four years. At a news conference last month, Powell said that cooler inflation data this spring had strengthened the Fed’s confidence that …

Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly. A bonanza around artificial-intelligence technology helped drive Big Tech stocks higher, while other areas of the market held up amid rising hopes for coming cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve. A measure of fear …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.1% from April to May, the smallest increase since the spring of 2020, when the pandemic erupted and shut down the economy. The presumptive …

Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year
6 months, 1 week ago

Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. The policymakers’ forecast for one rate cut was down from their previous projection of three cuts, because inflation, despite having cooled in the past two months, …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

LA Times  

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Inflation fell sharply in the second half of last year before sticking well above the Fed’s 2% target in the first few months of 2024. Friday’s report also showed …

The Fed Thinks Time is on Its Side. That Could Get Awkward.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Fed Thinks Time is on Its Side. That Could Get Awkward.

Politico  

That combination of factors could stick around well into 2024, steadily pushing back the timeline for the first rate cut and prolonging the threat that the high price of debt will break something. Former President Donald Trump, who appointed Powell as chair, has already said the central bank chief will lower rates this year to “help Democrats” and will surely …

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed

NPR  

Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Mathes/AFP via Getty Images Michael Mathes/AFP via Getty Images The Federal Reserve has promised to be "data driven" in deciding when to cut interest rates. "I think it's clear at this point that the progress that we've made lowering inflation towards target has stalled," …

US consumer inflation grows more than expected in March, Fed rate cut looms
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US consumer inflation grows more than expected in March, Fed rate cut looms

Hindustan Times  

US consumer price increases remained high in March owing to gas, rents, and car insurance, the government said in a report. The numbers could put a affect when Fed weighs in on rate cuts and by how much interest rates are brought down this year. Overall consumer prices rose 0.4% from February to March and compared with 12 months earlier, …

Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it considers how often — or even whether — to cut interest rates this year. “The lack of moderation in inflation will undermine Fed officials’ …

When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all
8 months, 2 weeks ago

When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising interest rates, Wall Street traders, economists, car buyers, would-be homeowners — pretty much everyone — began obsessing over a single question: When will the Fed start cutting rates? Despite the Fed’s aggressive streak of rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, which sent mortgage rates …

Federal Reserve is likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look ahead to rate cuts
9 months ago

Federal Reserve is likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look ahead to rate cuts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective home buyers hope for lower mortgage rates. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called “core” prices rose at a monthly pace of 0.4% in both January and February, a pace far higher than is consistent with …

US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.2%, dampening hopes of Fed's interest rate cuts in March
9 months, 1 week ago

US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.2%, dampening hopes of Fed's interest rate cuts in March

Hindustan Times  

US consumer prices witnessed a surge in monthly and annual rates in February, as per the inflation figures issued by the Labour Department on Tuesday. The consumer price index, a frequently followed inflation indicator, climbed 3.2 percent annually in February and 0.4 percent last month alone. Since March 2022, the Fed has progressively raised interest rates through periodic adjustments, bringing …

US Fed key meet: All eyes on Jerome Powell's comments amid 2024 rate cut expectations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US Fed key meet: All eyes on Jerome Powell's comments amid 2024 rate cut expectations

Hindustan Times  

The US Federal Reserve, which has spent nearly two years raising interest rates to combat inflation, will announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday, January 31. However, the Fed's decision on rate increase will be announced by the Chair of Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, in a press conference today at 2.30 pm ET. While the Federal Reserve forecasts three rate …

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
1 year ago

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease

LA Times  

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows somewhat more progress against inflation in November than economists had expected. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that inflation is easing and that Americans should benefit from lower costs and reduced interest rates in 2024. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that U.S. consumer prices slid …

The Fed is probably done raising interest rates and could cut them next year
1 year ago

The Fed is probably done raising interest rates and could cut them next year

NPR  

The Fed is probably done raising interest rates and could cut them next year Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Federal Reserve signaled it's probably done raising interest rates to curb inflation and the central bank could start cutting rates next year. "We're seeing inflation making real progress," Fed chairman Jerome Powell told reporters …

U.S. inflation likely cooled again in November as Fed prepares to assess interest rates
1 year ago

U.S. inflation likely cooled again in November as Fed prepares to assess interest rates

The Hindu  

This year's steady slowdown in U.S. inflation likely continued in November, though the latest data may also point to steadily higher prices in some areas of the economy. But a closely watched category called “core prices,” which excludes volatile food and energy costs, is predicted to rise 0.3% from October to November — a monthly pace that far outpaces the …

Focus still on evolution of inflation in the US
1 year ago

Focus still on evolution of inflation in the US

China Daily  

Customers shop at a Costco store in Foster City, the United States, Jan 12, 2023. The overall judgment set out in the recently released minutes of the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held on Oct 31 and Nov 1, is that the employment, inflation and economic growth data of the United States now all support the decision that …

Fed’s Waller raises possibility of a rate cut by spring if inflation keeps slowing
1 year ago

Fed’s Waller raises possibility of a rate cut by spring if inflation keeps slowing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A key Federal Reserve official raised the possibility Tuesday that the Fed could decide to cut its benchmark interest rate as early as spring if inflation keeps declining steadily. Waller also said he thought the Fed’s short-term rate, which is at 5.4%, the highest in 22 years, is likely high enough to keep inflation headed down to the …

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals another hike
1 year, 3 months ago

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals another hike

Al Jazeera  

The US Fed expects interest rates to fall only half a percentage point in 2024, lower than market expectations. As they did in June, Fed policymakers at the median still see the central bank’s benchmark overnight interest rate peaking this year in the 5.5 percent to 5.75 percent range, just a quarter of a percentage point above the current range. …

US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile
1 year, 4 months ago

US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years. One obstacle in bringing inflation down to the Fed’s 2% target is that the price slowdown so far has reflected mainly relatively painless changes …

An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Fed falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years
1 year, 4 months ago

An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Fed falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years

LA Times  

Shoppers peruse a display of Rainer cherries at a Costco warehouse July 11 in Sheridan, Colo. On Friday, the Commerce Department issues its June report on consumer spending. Prices rose just 3% in June from 12 months earlier, down from a 3.8% annual increase in May, though still above the Fed’s 2% inflation target. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department …

US Fed holds interest rates steady, indicates hikes upcoming
1 year, 6 months ago

US Fed holds interest rates steady, indicates hikes upcoming

Al Jazeera  

Holding rates steady will allow Fed to assess information as it seeks to balance risk to economy and high inflation. In an effort to balance risks to the economy with a still unresolved fight to control inflation, “holding the target range steady at this meeting allows the committee to assess additional information and its implications for monetary policy,” the rate-setting …

A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April
1 year, 6 months ago

A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. But a vocal group among the Fed’s 18-member interest-rate setting committee has pushed for more rate hikes later this year on the grounds that inflation isn’t slowing quickly enough. Omair Sharif, founder of Inflation …

A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February
1 year, 8 months ago

A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed’s yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose 0.3% from January to February, down from a 0.6% increase from December to January. “Eggs started to skyrocket, meat’s gone …

Federal Reserve officials sound warnings about higher rates
1 year, 9 months ago

Federal Reserve officials sound warnings about higher rates

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A run of strong economic data and signs that inflation remains stubbornly high could lead the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark rate higher in the coming months than it has previously forecast, several Fed officials say. “Recent data suggest that consumer spending isn’t slowing that much, that the labor market continues to run unsustainably hot and that …

US Fed hikes rates by half percentage point, says more to come
2 years ago

US Fed hikes rates by half percentage point, says more to come

Al Jazeera  

The US central bank projected interest rates rising to 5.1 percent in 2023, higher than what investors expected. The United States central bank’s projection of the target federal funds rate rising to 5.1 percent in 2023 is slightly higher than investors expected heading into this week’s two-day policy meeting and appeared biased if anything to move higher. Only two of …

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