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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) landed in the United States as he began his two-day visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Tulsi Gabbard, newly confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence, met with PM Modi upon his arrival in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

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The first set of interest rate moves by major central banks in 2025 indicate that it will be a year in which heavyweight economies, both developed and emerging, will diverge for a period. 2024 saw the biggest coordinated global interest rate cut since the financial crisis—almost 15 years ago—as inflation was reined in. However, the current round in 2025 has begun with policymakers maneuvering through an uncertain economic backdrop.

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US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden.
The consumer price index (CPI) edged up to 3.0 per cent in January from a year ago, rising slightly from 2.9 per cent a month earlier, the Labour Department said in a statement.
This was slightly above the median forecast of 2.8 per cent predicted by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
"Overall, this is not a great read," EY chief economist Gregory Daco told AFP.&nbsp;
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The cost of eggs and gasoline prices jumped last month, along with several other politically potent price points.
Any sustained uptick in inflation could cause a political headache for Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to tackle inflation and the cost of living.
"BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social account shortly after the data was published, seeking to blame his Democratic predecessor for the CPI increase.
The January CPI data is an estimate of the price level for the whole month, including the 12 days Trump was in office.&nbsp;
In an earlier message, Trump also called for interest rates to be lowered, adding they would "go hand in hand" with his plans to impose tariffs on major US trading partners, despite many economists arguing that both measures would boost inflation.&nbsp;
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"Any administration is always going to be looking for lower interest rates, as they tend to be growth stimulative," Daco told AFP.&nbsp;
"The paradox is that the policies that are being promoted by the administration tend to have an inflationary lean, and therefore would favour the Fed maintaining a higher-for-longer stance, which goes very much in the opposite direction of this desire for lower rates," he added.
The January inflation data will likely fuel calls for the Federal Reserve&mdash;the independent US central bank&mdash;to hold its key lending rate at between 4.25 and 4.50 per cent as it waits for prices to ease.
The Fed has a long-term inflation target of two per cent, measured against a different inflation gauge, and aims to hit it primarily by raising and lowering short-term lending rates.&nbsp;
These actions influence the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses alike.&nbsp;
Another worrying data point for the Fed in the data published Wednesday was the acceleration in inflation excluding volatile food and energy costs, which rose by 3.3 percent from a year earlier.&nbsp;
On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.5 per cent in January, and by 0.4 per cent excluding food and energy.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World| The consumer price index (CPI) edged up to 3.0 per cent in January from a year ago, rising slightly from 2.9 per cent a month earlier, the Labour Department said in a statement.

US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden. The consumer price index (CPI) edged up to 3.0 per cent in January from a year ago, rising slightly from 2.9 per cent a month earlier, the Labour Department said in a statement. This was slightly above the median forecast of 2.8 per cent predicted by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal. "Overall, this is not a great read," EY chief economist Gregory Daco told AFP. Also Read | 'Illusionary goal': US Defence Secretary Hegseth warns Ukraine's return to pre-2014 borders 'unrealistic' The cost of eggs and gasoline prices jumped last month, along with several other politically potent price points. Any sustained uptick in inflation could cause a political headache for Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to tackle inflation and the cost of living. "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social account shortly after the data was published, seeking to blame his Democratic predecessor for the CPI increase. The January CPI data is an estimate of the price level for the whole month, including the 12 days Trump was in office. In an earlier message, Trump also called for interest rates to be lowered, adding they would "go hand in hand" with his plans to impose tariffs on major US trading partners, despite many economists arguing that both measures would boost inflation. Also Read | ‘Won’t accept American and Israeli threats’: Hamas warns Trump, Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire ultimatum "Any administration is always going to be looking for lower interest rates, as they tend to be growth stimulative," Daco told AFP. "The paradox is that the policies that are being promoted by the administration tend to have an inflationary lean, and therefore would favour the Fed maintaining a higher-for-longer stance, which goes very much in the opposite direction of this desire for lower rates," he added. The January inflation data will likely fuel calls for the Federal Reserve—the independent US central bank—to hold its key lending rate at between 4.25 and 4.50 per cent as it waits for prices to ease. The Fed has a long-term inflation target of two per cent, measured against a different inflation gauge, and aims to hit it primarily by raising and lowering short-term lending rates. These actions influence the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses alike. Another worrying data point for the Fed in the data published Wednesday was the acceleration in inflation excluding volatile food and energy costs, which rose by 3.3 percent from a year earlier. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.5 per cent in January, and by 0.4 per cent excluding food and energy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Iran alerts the UN over Trump’s remarks on the nuclear deal, calling them reckless and a violation of international law. Tehran warns the US of potential consequences amid escalating tensions.

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Macron promotes electric vehicles and AI-driven green tech, while Trump pushes for continued oil dominance. The energy divide between the US and France highlights a growing global policy clash.

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US President Donald Trump doubled down on his proposal to place a rebuilt Gaza under United States authority and urged Jordan's King Abdullah to take in Palestinians who would be permanently displaced.

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Amid US President Donald Trump's move against transgenders in America, Deloitte US has brought changes to its policies, asking consultants in its government and public services to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures.&nbsp;
The Big Four firm cited the need to "align with emerging government client practices and requirements".&nbsp;
This comes as Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) signed executive orders, with an aim to "restore biological truth to the federal government," which includes recognising only two sexes in official documents and messaging.
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He signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a key campaign promise.
He also banned transgenders to serve in the US military, saying a man identifying as a woman was &ldquo;not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member.&rdquo;
However, his order does not directly impact private companies, but mandates that government agencies ensure federal funds are not used to promote "gender ideology".&nbsp;
Moreover, Deloitte is not the only company to update its policies in light of actions against transgenders.
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<h2>Accenture also in line to scrap diversity goals&nbsp;</h2>
Accenture, an IT firm, recently scrapped its global diversity goals and demographic-specific career programs, citing an evaluation of the new US political landscape.
Deloitte US announced that it will "sunset" its diversity goals, yearly diversity, equity and inclusion report, and DEI programming, Financial Times reported.&nbsp;
The US-based firm has confirmed that the guidance on email signatures was given to staff in its government and public services practice, however, it declined to comment on the DEI targets.&nbsp;
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The latest change in the company's norms has raised questions about the impact on its diversity and inclusion initiatives.&nbsp;
The company had sent out a range of DEO goals it aimed to meet by 2025, including spending USD 200 million with "Black-led businesses" and increasing the gender balance and ethnic diversity of its US partners, principals, and managing directors.
However, Deloitte US will still be running some initiatives, including heritage month events, internal ethnic networks and "inclusion councils".&nbsp;
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Deloitte, in its statement, emphasised its commitment to compliance with government regulations, stressing that "as a US government contractor, we have a long-standing track record of compliance with new governmental requirements."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Deloitte US announced that it will "sunset" its diversity goals, yearly diversity, equity and inclusion report, and DEI programming, Financial Times reported. 

Amid US President Donald Trump's move against transgenders in America, Deloitte US has brought changes to its policies, asking consultants in its government and public services to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures. The Big Four firm cited the need to "align with emerging government client practices and requirements". This comes as Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) signed executive orders, with an aim to "restore biological truth to the federal government," which includes recognising only two sexes in official documents and messaging. Also read: Transgenders, people with 'history of gender dysphoria' can no longer join US military: Hegseth memo He signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a key campaign promise. He also banned transgenders to serve in the US military, saying a man identifying as a woman was “not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member.” However, his order does not directly impact private companies, but mandates that government agencies ensure federal funds are not used to promote "gender ideology". Moreover, Deloitte is not the only company to update its policies in light of actions against transgenders. Also read: Transgender Americans face complicated passport process amid Trump's new policy Accenture also in line to scrap diversity goals Accenture, an IT firm, recently scrapped its global diversity goals and demographic-specific career programs, citing an evaluation of the new US political landscape. Deloitte US announced that it will "sunset" its diversity goals, yearly diversity, equity and inclusion report, and DEI programming, Financial Times reported. The US-based firm has confirmed that the guidance on email signatures was given to staff in its government and public services practice, however, it declined to comment on the DEI targets. Also read: 'War on women sports'? Donald Trump signs order banning transgender athletes from women's sports The latest change in the company's norms has raised questions about the impact on its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The company had sent out a range of DEO goals it aimed to meet by 2025, including spending USD 200 million with "Black-led businesses" and increasing the gender balance and ethnic diversity of its US partners, principals, and managing directors. However, Deloitte US will still be running some initiatives, including heritage month events, internal ethnic networks and "inclusion councils". Also read: Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from female sports Deloitte, in its statement, emphasised its commitment to compliance with government regulations, stressing that "as a US government contractor, we have a long-standing track record of compliance with new governmental requirements." (With inputs from agencies)

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President Donald Trump praised JD Vance as "very capable" but declined to endorse him for a future presidential run, saying it's "too early" for such decisions. Speculation grows over Vance's political future and his potential role in Trump's legacy.

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President Donald Trump has suggested withholding aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees from Gaza. He also reiterated his idea for the U.S. to "take over" and "own" Gaza, sparking intense debate over his controversial proposal.

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The White House has called India's tariffs "enormously high," pushing for fairer trade policies. Reports suggest India is considering tariff reductions in multiple sectors, with Modi’s upcoming Washington visit set to focus on trade negotiations.

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A new poll reveals that 56% of Americans support Trump's tariffs on China, but most disapprove of tariffs on other countries. While inflation remains a concern, lowering consumer prices is a top priority.

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The European Commission has said on Monday (Feb 10), it will protect EU interests after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminium&nbsp;imports. However, the EU will wait for official details before deciding on a response. &nbsp;
Trump stated on Sunday ( Feb &nbsp;9) that his government would introduce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium&nbsp;imports. The EU, however, has not received any formal notification and will not react to broad announcements without written clarification. &nbsp;
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<h2>&nbsp;EU rejects tariffs as unfair &nbsp;</h2>
The European Commission has dismissed the need for tariffs on EU exports. The Commission said, "The EU sees no justification for the imposition of tariffs on its exports. We will react to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers from unjustified measures."
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It said, "In general: The imposition of tariffs would be unlawful and economically counterproductive, especially given the deeply integrated production chains the EU and US established through Transatlantic trade and investment."&nbsp;
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"Tariffs are essentially taxes. By imposing tariffs, the US would be taxing its own citizens, raising costs for business, and fuelling inflation. Moreover, tariffs heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt the efficiency and integration of global markets."
<h2>How can Europe retaliate against Trump's tariffs?</h2>
A Goldman Sachs report suggests that Trump's new tariffs may prompt the EU to retaliate by focusing on US tech services rather than goods. Given Europe's significant trade deficit in services, Brussels could impose digital restrictions to offset Washington's trade policies.
<h2>Trade tensions resurface &nbsp;</h2>
If confirmed, this move would repeat Trump&rsquo;s 2018 tariffs, which affected &euro;6.4 billion ($6.6 billion) of EU exports. In response, the EU had imposed tariffs on &euro;2.8 billion worth of US goods, including bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with plans for more. &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

 World | Trump stated on Sunday ( Feb  9) that his government would introduce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports. The EU, however, has not received any formal notification and will not react to broad announcements without written clarification. 

The European Commission has said on Monday (Feb 10), it will protect EU interests after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. However, the EU will wait for official details before deciding on a response. Trump stated on Sunday ( Feb 9) that his government would introduce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports. The EU, however, has not received any formal notification and will not react to broad announcements without written clarification. Also read | 'Give security guarantees': Zelensky ready to talk if US, Europe assure they ‘won't abandon’ Ukraine EU rejects tariffs as unfair The European Commission has dismissed the need for tariffs on EU exports. The Commission said, "The EU sees no justification for the imposition of tariffs on its exports. We will react to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers from unjustified measures." Also read | PM Modi embarks on key visit to France, US; 'Have very warm recollection of working together in Trump’s first term’ It said, "In general: The imposition of tariffs would be unlawful and economically counterproductive, especially given the deeply integrated production chains the EU and US established through Transatlantic trade and investment." Also read | Trump reacts to 'horrible condition' of Israeli hostages, says US will 'lose patience' with Gaza ceasefire "Tariffs are essentially taxes. By imposing tariffs, the US would be taxing its own citizens, raising costs for business, and fuelling inflation. Moreover, tariffs heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt the efficiency and integration of global markets." How can Europe retaliate against Trump's tariffs? A Goldman Sachs report suggests that Trump's new tariffs may prompt the EU to retaliate by focusing on US tech services rather than goods. Given Europe's significant trade deficit in services, Brussels could impose digital restrictions to offset Washington's trade policies. Trade tensions resurface If confirmed, this move would repeat Trump’s 2018 tariffs, which affected €6.4 billion ($6.6 billion) of EU exports. In response, the EU had imposed tariffs on €2.8 billion worth of US goods, including bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with plans for more. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former real estate magnate described Gaza as a ‘demolition site’ that would be ‘fixed up’. Trump also proposed countries in Middle East to build sections of Gaza. President also claimed that displaced Palestinians would prefer not to return to Gaza. However, his proposal was once again met with backlash from Palestinian representatives. Watch to know more!

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