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Goldman Sachs forecasts Fed rate reductions: What it means for Azerbaijan’s economy


The recent projections from Goldman Sachs indicating that the U.S. Federal Reserve may lower interest rates three times in 2025 and twice in 2026 have sparked intense discussion among global economists and investors. With expectations of a 25-basis-point reduction each time, the current U.S. benchmark interest rates, hovering between 4.25% and 4.50%, are anticipated to gradually fall to a range of 3% to 3.25%.While these monetary adjustments are primarily intended to stimulate the U.S. economy amid a slowing consumer price index, their ripple effects are bound to be felt far beyond American borders. For Azerbaijan, these developments represent both a challenge and a strategic opportunity, potentially reshaping investment flows, credit costs, and the broader economic landscape.

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Lightning Science: Five Ways Lightning Strikes People


When lightning strikes a tree or other object, much of the energy travels outward from the strike in and along the ground surface. This is known as the ground current.

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Platinum Plus Vehicle Service Contract – Preferred Ford


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Special operations behind Russian front lines; Russian agents and equipment are destroyed



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Trump to unveil new tariffs on steel and semiconductors next week


U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his administration will roll out new tariffs on steel and semiconductor products beginning next week, as part of a broader effort to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign technology, Azernews reports.