And with the media giving very conflicting reports about Italy's position, we'll have to wait and see which way the Italians go when the vote is held some time in 2025.

This dichotomy underscores the challenges facing the Fed as it navigates conflicting economic signals.

Significantly this match occurs in a week when there is no conflicting PGA Tour tournament.

Assad's departure has shifted the delicate balance of power between conflicting groups in Syria, and their various international backers, including Turkey, Iran and the US.

"This finding is interesting - but we have to resist the urge to jump to conclusions, especially with conflicting and complicated data," he said.