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Trump Voices Reluctance at Nominating Hassett as Fed Chair

Trump Voices Reluctance at Nominating Hassett as Fed Chair

Powell’s term as head of the central bank ends on May 15. The search process is being led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who Trump has said removed himself from consideration for the role.

Manuel

Japan's $7B US Arms Orders Face Crippling Delays

Japan's $7B US Arms Orders Face Crippling Delays

Japan's defense readiness is challenged as $7.21 billion in U.S. military equipment orders remain years overdue, forcing reliance on older gear and inflating costs.

James Riley

Trump Tells Hassett He May Want To Keep Him At White House

Trump Tells Hassett He May Want To Keep Him At White House

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday praised economic adviser Kevin Hassett at ​a White House event and said he may want to keep him ‌in his current role, as the president considers his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair.

Justin

Ukraine's EU Bid: Brussels May Rewrite Accession Rules

Ukraine's EU Bid: Brussels May Rewrite Accession Rules

The EU explores a radical "two-tier" membership to fast-track Ukraine's entry, challenging traditional norms amid internal opposition.

James Riley

Machado Courts Trump as U.S. Eyes Venezuela's Oil

Machado Courts Trump as U.S. Eyes Venezuela's Oil

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado advocates for democracy, clashing with the Trump administration's pragmatic focus on oil and stability via an interim government.

Dark Current

Trump's Risky Play for Critical Minerals Control

Trump's Risky Play for Critical Minerals Control

Trump's aggressive critical minerals policy, leveraging geopolitics, destabilizes markets and isolates key allies.

James Riley

Trump Cuts Taiwan Tariffs for $500B US Tech Investment

Trump Cuts Taiwan Tariffs for $500B US Tech Investment

US-Taiwan forge deal: tariffs cut for $500B tech investment, poised to reshape global tech alliances.

Ukadike Micheal

China just ‘months’ behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says

China just ‘months’ behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says

Google DeepMind’s CEO says Chinese AI models are only months behind U.S. peers, showing rapid catch-up, though China has yet to prove true frontier innovation amid chip access constraints.

Adam

UK's Market Rally on Thin Ice as Data Looms

UK's Market Rally on Thin Ice as Data Looms

Critical UK economic data looms, threatening the pound's rally and poised to intensify Bank of England rate cut bets.

King Ten

Trump Floats New Tariffs In Push To Acquire Greenland

Trump Floats New Tariffs In Push To Acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump said Friday he may impose tariffs on countries "if they don't go along with Greenland."

Justin

Congress on Track to Avoid Shutdown and Soften Trump Spending Cuts

Congress on Track to Avoid Shutdown and Soften Trump Spending Cuts

U.S. lawmakers are nearing a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, blunt Trump’s proposed spending cuts, and keep immigration enforcement funded, despite Democratic pushback on ICE practices and priorities.

Adam

Trump Pushes New Healthcare Plan Amid Rising Premiums

Trump Pushes New Healthcare Plan Amid Rising Premiums

Trump pushes Republicans to fast-track a new healthcare plan amidst GOP divisions and soaring costs for millions.

Henry Thompson

Russia-China Power Deal Unplugged Over Price Clash

Russia-China Power Deal Unplugged Over Price Clash

Russia-China electricity exports paused over price dispute, highlighting persistent friction in their energy partnership.

King Ten

Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty As Market Watches U.S. Policy Developments

Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty As Market Watches U.S. Policy Developments

Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Market Watches U.S. Policy Developments Bitcoin has experienced a sharp dip, slipping below the $95,000 mark and hovering...

Olivia Brooks

XRP weighs on key support as ETF optimism meets selling pressure

XRP weighs on key support as ETF optimism meets selling pressure

XRP trades near key support as ETF optimism and adoption progress offset persistent selling pressure and cautious macro sentiment, leaving prices range-bound unless resistance breaks or support fails.

Adam

Canadian Inflation Holds Firm as BoC Eyes 2027 Hike

Canadian Inflation Holds Firm as BoC Eyes 2027 Hike

Canada's pivotal data week reveals inflation's tenacity and cautious sentiment, guiding the BoC's stable policy into 2026.

Nathaniel Wright

China's Master Plan for Rare Earths Dominance

China's Master Plan for Rare Earths Dominance

China's rare earth strategy is a sophisticated blend of industrial power, international cooperation, and calibrated controls to secure global dominance.

Nathaniel Wright

Canada Forges New China Pact to Counter US Tariffs

Canada Forges New China Pact to Counter US Tariffs

Canadian PM Carney initiated a strategic partnership with China, pivoting trade amidst US economic strain.

King Ten

Fed's Bowman: Weak Job Market Keeps Rate Cuts on the Table

Fed's Bowman: Weak Job Market Keeps Rate Cuts on the Table

A Fed Vice Chair urges readiness for more rate cuts due to a fragile job market, contrasting the central bank's caution.

Michelle

‘Markets are callous’: Why stocks aren’t fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela

‘Markets are callous’: Why stocks aren’t fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela

Despite rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Greenland, and Venezuela, global stocks keep climbing as investors focus on earnings, growth, and rates, reacting only when events threaten economic fundamentals or oil supply.

Adam

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