'Of course' Fed should be independent, but Trump will 'make his views known': Bessent
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told Senate lawmakers Thursday that the Federal Reserve should remain independent, ...
US Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes for a 2.5% universal tariff plan
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for new universal tariffs on US imports to start at 2.5% and rise gradually, ...
The US. Government Will Certainly Buy Bitcoin: Here’s Why
Ever since President Trump promised to create a "Strategic National Bitcoin Stockpile," the usual chorus of Bitcoin skeptics ...
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Arizona Senate Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Arizona Senate Finance Committee approves SB1025 Bitcoin Reserve Bill, allowing up to 10% public funds invested in Bitcoin securely.
Japan, US finance chiefs agree to closely consult on forex
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Wednesday that he has agreed with new U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...
The trouble with tariffs: What you think about prices matters to the Fed
A trade war that raises prices would be much more complicated for the central bank than it was during Trump’s first term.
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Justice Department fires employees who worked on Trump criminal investigations
DOJ didn't identify the fired employees, and it's not yet clear whether they'll challenge their terminations under civil service protection rules.
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Markets & Finance
TSMC and other companies in the chip ecosystem could see even more business if AI becomes cheaper. Shares closed down in their first day of trading. CEO Shane Smith said the company is at its peak ...