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Donald Trump wants lower interest rates. He has said so openly and has pressured the Federal Reserve accordingly. The political logic seems obvious: easier money boosts asset prices, juices consumer spending, and appears to support headline growth. With midterms approaching, that sugar high is tempting. But it’s also a mistake — economically, politically, and strategically. Lower rates at this point in the cycle would almost certainly reignite inflation. And except in the very short run, they would not make capital more affordable in real terms. Instead, they would worsen the affordability crisis (which voters are already upset about) and undermine…

Some stuff I am reading today morning: Budget Speech of FM Nirmala Sitharaman (IB) IT Department clarifies on buyback tax (HT) Sovereign Gold Bond rules changed (BS) 10 big Income Tax changes in Budget (FE) Gold, Silver prices crash (MC) Trump says India will buy Venezuela oil (CNBC) Kevin Warsh is a bad choice for FED Chair (Paul Krugman) Commodity: Gold (Katusa) Tesla is no longer a car company (Yahoo) Trump’s profiteering hits $4 Billion (New Yorker) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

The cricketing world is bracing for a massive geopolitical showdown after Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh launched a blistering verbal attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan government. Following Islamabad’s directive to skip the high-stakes clash against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, Harbhajan dismissed the move as total drama designed to mislead the public.The controversy erupted after the Pakistan government cleared its national team to participate in the tournament but strictly barred them from taking the field against India on February 15. The move is reportedly an act of solidarity with Bangladesh, a justification that…

Burnley manager Scott Parker was in despondent move after a heavy defeat at Sunderland made it 15 Premier League games without a win. The Clarets did not have a shot on target for the fourth time this season and are now 11 points adrift of safety. Burnley have conceded six goals in the opening 10 minutes of Premier League games this season, more than any other side, and Parker was livid with their limp display. Burnley are now without a Premier League win in 15 matches following their 3-0 defeat at Sunderland.Scott Parker’s side are nine points away from safety…

Expect GM Mike Grier to Reward His Young Team Jim Biringer of NHLRumors.com, Full Press NHL, and RG Media joined TSN Radio in Montreal on Thursday and was asked if the San Jose Sharks will be a team that will add at the trade Deadline. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Host: “Let’s go out west quickly. A lot of talk about how these Sharks want to add at the trade deadline for such a young team. Is this something that you can see happening?” Jim Biringer: “Yes, absolutely. I could definitely see them doing, and I think they’re taking that next step. And…

It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk’s Tesla.

The U.S. government has taken full legal ownership of more than $400 million in seized cryptocurrency, cash, and real estate tied to Helix, once one of the most widely used bitcoin mixing services on the darknet. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., entered a final order of forfeiture on Jan. 21, transferring the assets to the government following the conviction of Helix operator Larry Dean Harmon. The forfeiture includes thousands of bitcoin, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, and an Ohio mansion purchased during the peak of Helix’s operation. Helix functioned as a cryptocurrency mixer, pooling and rerouting bitcoin…

Jelly Roll, the country-rap guy whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, grabbed a lot of attention this week. After snagging three Grammy awards on the same night, during press day at the 2026 Grammy Awards, he laid it all out: his fight with food addiction feels a lot like his old battle with cocaine.Let’s take a closer look at what he said and all that he shared about the struggle he endured and overcame.Jelly Roll’s journey with addiction and weight lossAfter dropping over 200 pounds, Jelly Roll didn’t sugarcoat what it takes to change. During press day at the…

NEW DELHI: While speculation is rife about the sanctions the International Cricket Council (ICC) could potentially levy on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the Pakistan government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup group match against India on February 15, no concrete steps have yet been taken by the global body to address the issue.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, any discussion on sanctions would ordinarily take place at an ICC Board meeting, which comprises representatives from the 12 Full Member boards, three Associate Member representatives and the ICC chair.…

TGPSC makes OTR update mandatory The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has asked all registered candidates to update and verify their One Time Registration (OTR) details before applying for upcoming recruitment notifications. The Commission said that only candidates who complete the OTR update process will be allowed to submit applications for future posts. The earlier deadline has been extended to February 25, 2026. The move comes after changes in Scheduled Castes categorisation and repeated requests from candidates to correct personal and educational details. TGPSC has made it clear that OTR data will be treated as the primary record during the…