Economy
China Announces $1 Trillion Push to Become 'Sports Powerhouse'
US and EU pressure Iran with sanctions as oil prices rise
US jobs report shows strong August job growth
White House and analysts clash over Strait of Hormuz oil flow claims
US Trade Gap Widens to Largest Since Early 2025 on AI Push
US job market rebounds with 162,000 added jobs as unemployment holds steady
August jobs report beats expectations as Trump threatens trade cutoff over rates
US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August, beating market expectations
Trump threatens to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump posted a threat on Truth Social to halt trade with partner countries carrying trade deficits unless the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates, conflating monetary policy with consumer loans.
- Trump posted a threat on Truth Social to halt trade unless interest rates drop.
- President Trump threatened to halt trade with partner countries to pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates.
Part of the storyline: Will the Fed raise rates again?, Will the Fed raise rates again?
Kazakhstan Delivers Third Rate Cut on Inflation Slowdown
China faces trade pressure at G20 finance meetings
US Fed Governor Waller Floats September Rate Hold
US Services Sector Expands in August with Price Gauge at Four-Year High
Ghana Tightens Gold Export Regulations to Retain Value Domestically
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