Politics
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Finance
With Trump pressure and a ‘new Lebanon,’ can Hezbollah’s shadow economy be dismantled?
Vehicles transporting people who had fled southern Lebanon are slowed down by heavy traffic on the outbound road from Beirut,…
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Economy
The EU-U.S. trade deal could have one unexpected winner: The UK
Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, left, and US President Donald Trump, ahead of their meeting at the Trump Turnberry golf…
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Finance
‘This market is pricing in perfection,’ warns Verdence Capital CIO as tariff deadline looms
The market may be trading around record highs, but the Verdence Capital Advisors CIO is worried trouble is lurking. Megan…
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Economy
Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates
President Donald Trump on Friday expressed confidence the Federal Reserve will start lowering interest rates, a day after he met…
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Economy
Trump’s aluminum tariffs may be sparking a green recycling boom — unintentionally
Key Points President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports are spurring growth in recycling as consumers try to avoid additional…
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Finance
Bessent says Powell doesn’t need to resign but should conduct internal review
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell arrives for the Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference at the…
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Economy
Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a review of ‘the entire’ Federal Reserve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday suggested a review of the Federal Reserve that would go beyond the current controversy…
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Finance
Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell and U.S. President Donald Trump. Annabelle Gordon | Kevin Lamarque | Reuters If President…
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Economy
Kevin Warsh touts ‘regime change’ at Fed and calls for partnership with Treasury
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, reportedly on President Donald Trump’s short list to lead the institution, called Thursday for…
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Finance
Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion renovation after Trump blasts Fed project
Construction on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Al Drago…
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