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Fed holds rates steady as internal pressure builds for a hike

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, but an unusually divided 9–3 vote highlighted growing pressure within the central bank to tighten monetary policy as inflation remains above its 2% target for a fifth consecutive year. Three Federal Reserve Bank presidents - Beth Hammack (Cleveland), Neel Kashkari (Minneapolis), and Lorie Logan (Dallas) - voted in favor of a quarter-point rate increase, marking the first time since 2016 that three policymakers have dissented in the same direction on a rate decision. While recent inflation data had eased immediate pressure to raise rates, higher energy prices linked to renewed U.S.-Iran conflict and sustained demand from AI-related investment have reinforced concerns that inflation could remain persistent. Chair Kevin Warsh maintained the Fed’s existing policy stance for a second straight meeting, despite signs that opinion within the committee is shifting. Officials advocating higher rates argue that strong economic activity, record equity markets, and robust corporate borrowing indicate the economy can withstand tighter policy, while AI-driven investment is creating demand that exceeds available supply.

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Cyber attackers take 607,000 records from UK government department

Hackers have stolen more than 600,000 records from the UK's Department for Education, including names and email addresses belonging to officials, school leaders and university staff. The attack targeted the department’s help desk and the Turing Scheme database, which tracks British students studying abroad. Cybercriminal group ExfilSquad has claimed responsibility. Some headteachers’ details have reportedly been published on the dark web. The DfE said it had acted quickly to contain the breach, referring the incident to the Information Commissioner, and is working with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre. Both affected portals have temporarily switched to telephone contact. Nationally significant cyberattacks rose from 63 in 2022 to 204 last year, driven by advanced tools, artificial intelligence and reliance on third-party suppliers.

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