US consumer confidence edges up despite $4 gas prices; inflation worries rise amid Iran war

US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…

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Theatre reminds me why I became an actor in the first place: Mahesh Manjrekar | Hindi Movie News

Mahesh Manjrekar’s solo play ‘Animal’ marks a new chapter, highlighting theatre’s truth and discipline. He emphasizes that the unforgiving nature of the stage, with its single truth and no retakes, keeps him sharp and grounded. Manjrekar also reflects on Marathi cinema’s strength, attributing it to lived realities and a patient, disciplined process often missing in…

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One quarter of Thames Water waste sites ‘breaching environmental permits’

24% of Thames Water sewage treatment works and storm tanks inspected by the Environment Agency were not complying with regulation, reports Marco Marcelline Coppermill Treatment Centre in Walthamstow Around one quarter of Thames Water sites that were inspected by the Environment Agency (EA) in the past year were found to be breaching their environmental permits…

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Jerome Powell says Fed has limited scope to counter energy price rise; flags inflation risks

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks arising from the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, but cautioned that there is limited scope for policy intervention in such supply-driven shocks.Speaking at Harvard University before nearly 400 students, Powell said energy shocks typically tend…

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Our next step is an IPO

Next step for Whoop (WHOO.PVT): a healthy IPO day. The wearable device company — which dubs itself a “human performance company” — said Tuesday it raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation. Rival Oura Health, maker of the Oura Ring, raised a $900 million round at a $11 billion valuation…

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