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Expectations for an imminent interest-rate increase have been growing as the central bank attempts to balance persistent inflation with lingering uncertainties, including the impact of higher U.S. tariffs.

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The National Guard can’t carry out arrests but might temporarily detain individuals deemed an imminent safety threat and hand them off to police.

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According to the Labor Department’s shutdown plan, the department will continue to monitor and respond to imminent threats to human life and continue inspections in high-hazard industries.

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Despite these forces, the global economy has fared better than anticipated by those at the IMF meetings in April, when many feared a U.S. recession was imminent.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours, the Elysee Palace has said, fending off speculation that fresh elections could be imminent.

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