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Powell warns Fed independence is at risk amid rising political pressure from Trump-era tensions

Powell warns Fed independence is at risk amid rising political pressure from Trump-era tensions

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Outgoing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has strongly defended the importance of central bank independence, warning that political interference could permanently damage public trust in the institution responsible for guiding America’s monetary policy. Speaking at an award ceremony hosted by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Powell said the Federal Reserve is currently facing […]

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US and Iran Move Closer to 60-Day Truce Agreement as Trump Remains Cautious

US and Iran Move Closer to 60-Day Truce Agreement as Trump Remains Cautious

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The United States and Iran appear to be edging closer to a significant diplomatic breakthrough as both nations work toward extending their current ceasefire arrangement for another 60 days. While negotiators have reportedly made substantial progress, President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval, signaling that important issues remain on the table. According […]

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Trump Leaves China with Limited Trade Wins as Taiwan Tensions Resurface

Trump Leaves China with Limited Trade Wins as Taiwan Tensions Resurface

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US President Donald Trump wrapped up his highly anticipated visit to China on Friday, promoting a series of trade agreements that many analysts described as less impactful than expected. While both nations projected optimism in public, underlying tensions surrounding Taiwan, Iran, and global trade remained impossible to ignore. The visit marked Trump’s first trip to […]

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Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

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US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict are expected to dominate discussions. Before departing Washington, Trump signaled that one of his key priorities would be pushing China to further open its economy […]

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Trump Labels BRICS as an ‘Attack’ on the US Dollar

Trump Labels BRICS as an ‘Attack’ on the US Dollar

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In a fiery statement that has once again stirred global economic debate, US President Donald Trump described the BRICS alliance as an “attack” on the US dollar, asserting that his administration’s firm tariff threats caused several countries to back out of the group’s expansion plans. The BRICS bloc — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South […]

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