Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve

Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demands analysis of the entire Federal Reserve system

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a development sparking considerable debate among financial and political groups, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged a comprehensive evaluation of the Federal Reserve’s organization, decision-making procedures, and policy…

Economy

Goldman Sachs highlights risks in the economy

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a significant change from its earlier stable outlook, Goldman Sachs is now showing increased wariness regarding the trajectory of the global economy. The well-regarded investment bank, renowned for its…

Starmer and Modi sign £6bn India-UK trade deal

Economy

£6bn trade deal between India and UK signed by Starmer and Modi

Jasmin Rodriguez

The United Kingdom and India have embarked on a new phase of economic partnership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a historic trade deal…

Faisal Islam: Trump's tough tariff tactics are getting results

Economy

Faisal Islam: Trump’s tough tariff tactics—are they working?

Jasmin Rodriguez

During his presidency, Donald Trump’s approach to international trade marked a dramatic departure from the multilateral consensus that had guided U.S. policy for decades. Rejecting long-standing trade norms, Trump implemented…

Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan

Economy

US secures trade deal with Japan, Trump reports

Jasmin Rodriguez

Former United States President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal with Japan had been completed while he was in office, describing it as an important advancement in enhancing economic…

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

Economy

City traders win appeal in rate-rigging conviction case

Jasmin Rodriguez

Several former financial traders who were previously convicted in connection with manipulating benchmark interest rates have had their convictions overturned, marking a significant legal development in one of the most…

Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent

Economy

Irish government’s strategy for Apple tax windfall expenditure

Jasmin Rodriguez

The Irish government has announced how it intends to allocate the multi-billion-euro tax settlement received from Apple, a long-disputed windfall that has drawn global attention. The funds, which stem from…

Trump Media builds billion bitcoin hoard as crypto swells president’s net worth

Economy

Trump Media builds $2 billion bitcoin hoard as crypto swells president’s net worth

Jasmin Rodriguez

Trump Media & Technology Group has quietly built a significant position in bitcoin, now holding approximately $2 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. This sizable digital asset reserve has contributed to…

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Economy

Ryanair eyes enhanced bonuses for noticing oversized luggage

Jasmin Rodriguez

Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe, is said to be considering modifications to its internal incentive program that may result in ground personnel earning larger bonuses for spotting passengers…

Powell defends .5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the Trump administration

Economy

$2.5 billion Fed renovation explained: Powell’s point-by-point response to Trump administration

Jasmin Rodriguez

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has publicly defended the institution’s decision to move forward with a $2.5 billion renovation of its Washington, D.C. headquarters, offering a detailed rebuttal to concerns…