Bessent says Federal Reserve Board could ‘veto’ future regional presidents
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal…
Syria begins circulating new post-Assad currency bills
DAMASCUS, Syria — DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
Syria begins circulating new post-Assad currency bills | National News
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit…
Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening…
Iran appoints new central bank governor after currency hits record low
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran appointed a new central bank governor on Wednesday as an economic crisis sparked…
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could…
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a…
Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here’s a recap of his trade actions this year
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy. President Donald Trump launched a barrage of…
How Trump’s import taxes are impacting global commerce
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy…
European Central Bank head: “No set date” for any future rate moves.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday for the fourth meeting in…
Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers’ confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high…