Despite high inflation, strong economic growth, and a robust labor market, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. While market traders anticipate the rate cut, there is some skepticism among experts, with former Kansas City Fed President Esther George cautioning against it due to the need to monitor inflation closely and signal stability to the public and markets.
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Too Many Women Like Me Are Suffering From Traumatic Births. We Need To Change Maternity Services For Good
On February 16, 2021, the narrator planned for a drug-free water birth but ended up with a traumatic emergency c-section. Following this experience, a new campaign called Delivering Better is advocating for improved maternity services in the UK due to the high number of women experiencing negative birth experiences. The group's report highlights the long-term mental and physical impacts of traumatic births on women, emphasizing the need for better support and listening to women's needs...
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