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Now, Goldman expects 7 US Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2022
The bank sees a 25 basis-point hike in each of the remaining meetings this year
 "Now, Goldman expects 7 US Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2022")
1st batch of Quad-supported vaccines to be delivered in first half of 2022
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the Quad initiative will be delivered in the first half of 2022, the foreign ministers of the grouping said
 "1st batch of Quad-supported vaccines to be delivered in first half of 2022")
US urges Canada to use federal powers to end truckers' bridge blockade
For the fourth straight day, scores of truckers taking part in what they dubbed the Freedom Convoy blocked the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit
 "US urges Canada to use federal powers to end truckers' bridge blockade")
US Senators: CIA has secret program that collects American data
There have long been concerns about what information the intelligence community collects about Americans
 "US Senators: CIA has secret program that collects American data")
NASA selects two missions to help better understand earth-sun environment
These missions will provide deeper insights into our universe and offer critical information to help protect astronauts, satellites, and communications signals such as GPS.
 "NASA selects two missions to help better understand earth-sun environment")
Dollar swings up, down to flat after US reports hottest inflation in 40 yrs
The consumer price index rose 0.6% from December, the Labor Department said, while in the 12 months through January, CPI jumped 7.5%, the biggest year-on-year gain since February 1982
 "Dollar swings up, down to flat after US reports hottest inflation in 40 yrs")
US inflation data hits global stock markets, lifts benchmark yields
The S&P 500 is now down about 5% in 2022, and the Nasdaq is down about 9%
 "US inflation data hits global stock markets, lifts benchmark yields")
US inflation highest in four decades at 7.5%, with no letup in sight
The latest inflation data suggested to some economists that the Fed could raise its key rate in March by one-half a percentage point, rather than its typical quarter-point hike.
 "US inflation highest in four decades at 7.5%, with no letup in sight")
Abortions in Texas declined 60% in first month under new limits
The nearly 2,200 abortions reported by Texas providers in September came after a new law took effect that bans the procedure once cardiac activity is detected
 "Abortions in Texas declined 60% in first month under new limits")
United States approves major $14 billion arms sale to Indonesia
U.S. military sales to Indonesia have, however, come under scrutiny and been delayed before over human rights issues
 "United States approves major $14 billion arms sale to Indonesia")
US urges Americans in Ukraine to leave country: State Department
Meanwhile, the first group of American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrived in Poland on February 5
 "US urges Americans in Ukraine to leave country: State Department")
Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny
The recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Tesla Model X, S, and Y vehicles, as well as 2017 through 2022 Model 3s, according to records
 "Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny")
Dollar posts solid gains after higher-than-expected US CPI data in Jan
CPI rose 0.6% last month from December, the Labor Department said, while in the 12 months through January, the CPI jumped 7.5%, the biggest year-on-year increase since February 1982
 "Dollar posts solid gains after higher-than-expected US CPI data in Jan")
US to be soon out of 'full blown' Covid pandemic, says Anthony Fauci
A combination of vaccinations, treatments and prior infection would soon make the virus more manageable in the country, said Anthony Fauci
 "US to be soon out of 'full blown' Covid pandemic, says Anthony Fauci")
Facebook Messenger rolls out 'Split Payments' feature in US
Meta-owned Facebook Messenger is also introducing voice message recording controls and a mode for sending disappearing messages
 "Facebook Messenger rolls out 'Split Payments' feature in US")
President Biden puts focus on drug prices as he tries to revive agenda
Efforts to lower prescription drug costs have long been popular with voters, but bipartisan consensus has proved elusive. It's unclear if there's a political path forward for Biden's plans in Congress
 "President Biden puts focus on drug prices as he tries to revive agenda")
Republican rift exposes choice: With Donald Trump or against him
In the midst of the GOP's first major election year blowup, each bloc believes it represents the real Republican Party and its best interests in the bid to regain control of Congress.
 "Republican rift exposes choice: With Donald Trump or against him")
US expresses concern over defacement of Gandhi statue in New York
Gandhi's statues across the US have come under attack in recent years.
 "US expresses concern over defacement of Gandhi statue in New York")
US defence chief to hold trilateral security talks with Japan, South Korea
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd. J. Austin III spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defence Suh Wook and Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo
 "US defence chief to hold trilateral security talks with Japan, South Korea")
Oil prices remain steady after big drop in US crude inventories
Brent crude futures gained 49 cents, or 0.5%, to $91.27 a barrel by 1:41 p.m. EST (1841 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1 cent to $89.35 a barrel
 "Oil prices remain steady after big drop in US crude inventories")
