Monday, July 24 — 2 significant news stories

Today ChatGPT read 1148 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 2 articles with a significance score over 8.

[8.1] Major central banks to announce key interest rate decisions this week — CNBC

The U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan are set to announce key decisions on interest rates this week. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to increase the target Fed funds rate to between 5.25% and 5.5%, potentially ending a 16-month monetary policy tightening. The European Central Bank, combating a stubborn 5.4% core inflation rate, may signal the end of its negative rate cycle after a previous increase to 3.5%. The Bank of Japan, despite 15 months above its 2% inflation target, remains in a holding pattern with its interest rate at -0.1%.

[8.0] Russia claims to neutralize Ukrainian drones allegedly targeting Moscow — The Guardian

Russia has claimed to have neutralized two Ukrainian drones that were allegedly attempting to carry out a terrorist attack in Moscow. The drones hit non-residential buildings in the city, including one close to the defense ministry, but there were no casualties reported. The attack came after Ukraine vowed to retaliate for a Russian missile attack on the Black Sea port of Odesa.

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