IMF sees strong Bhutan growth, flags fiscal and crypto risks
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow a strong 7.4 per cent in FY2025/26 and…
New Zealand borrowing costs rise as bond yields follow offshore trend, risks mount on Japan bond turmoil and carry trade worries
While the Reserve Bank of New Zealand last year cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.25%, the…
Supreme Court appears unlikely to let Trump fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook
President Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board is part of his effort to…
Will the Fed pause interest rates? Powell, Cook investigations loom
SCOTUS hears case on firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook The Supreme Court heard arguments about President Donald…
Portugal proposes Centeno for European Central Bank vice-presidency
Portugalia Marketplace in Fall River sells salted cod Behind the scenes at Portugalia Marketplace’s room for salted cod.…
IMF backs gradual PH fiscal tightening
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Philippine government to pursue gradual fiscal consolidation over the…
Who will replace Powell? What to know ahead of Fed chair nomination
Powell says December rate cut not assured Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday (October 29) that…
The Fed rate decision is data dependent. What if there’s little data?
October jobs and inflation reports are canceled and November data are delayed until after the Fed’s Dec. 9-10…
Donald Trump orders tariff exemption for beef, coffee, tea, fruit
The White House announced that Trump signed an executive order exempting certain agriculture products from reciprocal tariffs he…
Trump wants to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks, White House says
Trump’s $2K rebate plan from tariffs could cost double the revenue President Donald Trump’s $2,000 tariff rebate plan…
Student loan forgiveness, but only for some. Others get Trump’d.
Trump administration drastically alters student debt relief program The Education Department is seeking to disqualify employers it says…
Trump reignites discussions of stimulus checks. Are we getting them?
Trump proposes ‘Trumpcare’ to replace Obamacare President Donald Trump proposed a new health care plan on Fox News’…