
The concept of "moderately loose and relaxed" encapsulates a nuanced approach towards managing economic conditions. It implies a certain degree of flexibility and accommodation in monetary policy, allowing for a measured level of stimulus to support economic recovery. At the same time, it suggests a sense of ease and stability, avoiding excessive intervention or distortion of market mechanisms. This delicate balance is crucial in promoting sustainable growth and preventing overheating or instability in the financial system.
The signal of next year's economic trend and the shift in monetary policy are reflected in the four words "moderately loose and relaxed". As countries around the world navigate the challenges brought by the ongoing pandemic, the importance of striking a balance between economic stimulus and financial stability has become more pronounced. In the face of uncertainties and complexities in the global economic landscape, central banks are carefully calibrating their monetary policies to support growth while guarding against potential risks.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 87-40 on Saturday. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10 for 40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and Kasparas Jakucionis seven for Illinois, which outrebounded the Hawks 59-38. Jalen Ware scored 10 points and Christopher Flippin had 10 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6), which had its lowest point total of the season. The team's previous low came in 102-63 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 4. Illinois is unbeaten in four home games. Maryland Eastern Shore is winless in six road games. Illinois: Coming off a 100-87 loss Wednesday to No. 8 Alabama, the Illini had no trouble dominating the overmatched Hawks. They led 35-15 at halftime and extended the lead to as many as 52 points in the second half. Maryland Eastern Shore: The Hawks couldn’t match Illinois’ height and depth and were slowed by 15 turnovers. After struggling at the start of the game, the Illini went on a 17-0 run over a seven-minute stretch to move in front 25-8 with 5:15 to go in the first half. Maryland Eastern Shore struggled from the field, shooting 22% (15 for 68), including 5 for 20 on 3-pointers. Illinois hosts Little Rock on Monday. Maryland Eastern Shore plays at No. 20 Arkansas on Monday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballOne of the key aspects of Need for Speed 9 that fans are hoping EA will improve upon is the game's visuals. With the power of modern gaming consoles and PC hardware, a remastered version of the game could feature enhanced graphics, lifelike environments, and detailed car models that would truly bring the racing experience to life.
The implications of this policy shift are far-reaching and have already reverberated through the financial markets. Investors are closely monitoring the government's actions and statements for clues about the future direction of economic policy. The shift towards a more "proactive" and "prudent" approach has raised hopes of a more sustainable and balanced growth path for China's economy.BERLIN: Germany, France, Austria and several Nordic countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar Al-Assad. While Berlin and other governments said they were watching the fast-moving developments in the war-ravaged nation, Vienna signaled it would soon deport refugees back to Syria. Far-right politicians elsewhere made similar demands, including in Germany, home to Europe’s largest Syrian community, at a time when immigration has become a hot-button issue across the continent. Alice Weidel of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany reacted with disdain to Sunday’s mass rallies by jubilant Syrians celebrating Assad’s downfall. “Anyone in Germany who celebrates ‘free Syria’ evidently no longer has any reason to flee,” she wrote on X. “They should return to Syria immediately.” World leaders and Syrians abroad watched in disbelief at the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, ending Assad’s brutal rule while also sparking new uncertainty. A German foreign ministry spokesman pointed out that “the fact that the Assad regime has been ended is unfortunately no guarantee of peaceful developments” in future. Germany has taken in almost one million Syrians, with the bulk arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many Syrian refugees “now finally have hope of returning to their Syrian homeland” but cautioned that “the situation in Syria is currently very unclear”. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees had imposed a freeze on decisions for ongoing asylum procedures “until the situation is clearer”. She added that “concrete possibilities of return cannot yet be predicted and it would be unprofessional to speculate in such a volatile situation.” Rights group Amnesty International slammed the freeze on asylum decisions, stressing that for now “the human rights situation in the country is completely unclear”. The French interior ministry said it too would put asylum requests from Syrians on hold. ‘Repatriation and deportation’ In Austria, where about 100,000 Syrians live, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer instructed the interior ministry “to suspend all ongoing Syrian asylum applications and to review all asylum grants”. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner added he had “instructed the ministry to prepare an orderly repatriation and deportation program to Syria”. “The political situation in Syria has changed fundamentally and, above all, rapidly in recent days,” the ministry said, adding it is “currently monitoring and analyzing the new situation”. Denmark, Sweden and Norway also said Monday they were suspending the examination of asylum applications from Syrian refugees. The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, a coalition partner in the government, said residence permits for Syrian refugees should now be “reviewed”. “Destructive Islamist forces are behind the change of power” in Syria, wrote their leader Jimmie Akesson on X. “I see that groups are happy about this development here in Sweden. You should see it as a good opportunity to go home.” In Greece, a government spokesman voiced hope that Assad’s fall will eventually allow “the safe return of Syrian refugees” to their country, but without announcing concrete measures. ‘Populist and irresponsible’ In Germany, the debate gained momentum as the country heads towards February elections. The center-right opposition CDU suggested that rejected Syrian asylum-seekers should now lose so-called subsidiary protection. “If the reason for protection no longer applies, then refugees will have to return to their home country,” CDU legislator Thorsten Frei told Welt TV. CDU MP Jens Spahn suggested that Berlin charter flights to Syria and offer €1,000 to “anyone who wants to return”. Members of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats criticized the debate as “populist and irresponsible”. Greens party deputy Anton Hofreiter also said “it is completely unclear what will happen next in Syria” and deportation talk was “completely out of place”. Many Syrians in Germany have watched the events in their home country with great joy but prefer to wait and see before deciding whether to return home. “We want to go back to Syria,” said Mahmoud Zaml, 25, who works in an Arabic pastry shop in Berlin, adding that he hopes to help “rebuild” his country. “But we have to wait a bit now,” he told AFP. “We have to see what happens and if it is really 100 percent safe, then we will go back to Syria.” – AFP
Los Blancos, sitting in second, capitalised on leaders Barcelona’s draw to Celta Vigo on Saturday to move four points behind with a game in hand. After Mbappe’s first-half opener, Federico Valverde and Bellingham scored in the second half to make it seven goals and two clean sheets in two games for Madrid. Gerard Moreno’s late penalty helped fourth-placed Villarreal rescue a late point in a 2-2 draw at Osasuna. Djibril Sow’s 27th-minute goal helped Sevilla to a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, who had Unai Lopez sent off on the stroke of half-time. Oihan Sancet’s header in the first half helped Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad. In Serie A, Romelu Lukaku scored for Antonio Conte’s Napoli in a 1-0 win over Roma to help them reclaim top spot. Yacine Adli and Moise Kean were on the scoresheet as Fiorentina won 2-0 at Como, with Alberto Dossena shown a red at the death for Cesc Fabregas’ hosts. Milan Duric’s 63rd-minute equaliser cancelled out Adam Masina’s opener as Monza held Torino to a 1-1 draw. Patrick Vieira was denied victory in his first game in charge of Genoa after Roberto Piccoli’s late penalty salvaged Cagliari a 2-2 draw. In Ligue 1, fourth-placed Lille inflicted more misery on struggling Rennes after Edon Zhegrova’s 45th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win. Le Havre returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Nantes following goals from Josue Casimir and Steve Ngoura, while Hamed Traore’s late goal handed Auxerre a dramatic 1-0 triumph at home to Angers. Loubadhe Abakar Sylla’s own goal resulted in Nice snatching a 2-1 win at home to Strasbourg. Borussia Monchengladbach extended their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga to five games after goals from Alassane Plea and Tim Kleindienst gave them a 2-0 win over St Pauli, while Mainz beat Holstein Kiel 3-0.