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The Fed and other central banks tend to avoid cutting borrowing costs up if they feel inflation is too high.

Locals say Israeli control of the neighbourhood could open the way for forces to advance deeper into the city and reach its central areas.

But the Londoner was intrigued enough to take up a game that has now become the central part of his life as he pursues a professional career in America.

It has become central to the AI boom, with its computer chips powering data centres around the world.

Inflation remains above the Bank's 2% target but the central bank is not expected to cut borrowing costs.