Economy

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

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocates for a complete Federal Reserve audit

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 structure. The announcement reflects increasing worry about the central bank’s involvement in sustaining the nation's economic stability amidst intricate global and domestic issues.Bessent, speaking at a recent financial summit in Washington, emphasized the need to reassess the Federal Reserve’s broad mandate and its tools for executing monetary policy. He underscored that the goal of such a review would not be to undermine the institution’s independence, but rather to ensure that…
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Starmer and Modi sign £6bn India-UK trade deal

Starmer and Modi agree on £6bn India-UK trade deal

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 worth £6 billion. This agreement represents a crucial step in strengthening the economic and diplomatic ties between the countries, paving the way for fresh opportunities in areas like technology, pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, and financial services.Este reciente acuerdo se alcanza después de años de negociaciones con el objetivo de reforzar los lazos bilaterales en la era posterior al Brexit. Con el Reino Unido buscando redefinir su posición comercial global e India…
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Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan

Trump announces US-Japan trade agreement

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 ties between the two countries. This statement was part of Trump's larger initiative to reshape U.S. trade policy during his presidency, aimed at obtaining more advantageous terms in current agreements and creating new bilateral deals with crucial international allies.Based on Trump's statement, the arrangement was designed to expand access for American agricultural items into Japanese markets and to lower specific tariffs that U.S. exporters viewed as competitive obstacles. In exchange,…
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Faisal Islam: Trump's tough tariff tactics are getting results

Faisal Islam: Trump’s tough tariff tactics deliver results

Under his leadership, Donald Trump’s strategy towards global commerce represented a significant shift from the cooperative principles that had been a cornerstone of U.S. policy for many years. Abandoning established trade practices, Trump adopted an aggressive tactic focused on imposing harsh tariffs, especially aimed at significant markets like China and traditional partners in Europe and North America. Although contentious, these measures initiated a worldwide debate on trade equity and the success of protectionist strategies—and, potentially, led to noticeable results.At the core of Trump’s approach to trade was the conviction that previous trade deals had disadvantaged the United States, leading to…
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