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World Bank Chief Economist Sounds Alarm on Emerging Market Debt Issues, Urges Liberalization

World Bank Chief Economist Sounds Alarm on Emerging Market Debt Issues, Urges Liberalization

The IMF on Tuesday slashed its economic forecasts for the U.S., China and most countries and warned that more trade strife would further slow growth. It forecast global growth of 2.8% for 2025,.

Manuel

US Officials Adopt "Organized" Framework to Handle Trade Talks

US Officials Adopt "Organized" Framework to Handle Trade Talks

Under the blueprint, US negotiators will use a template that lays out common areas of concern to help guide the discussions.

Manuel

Why Bitcoin Miners Soared This Week

Why Bitcoin Miners Soared This Week

Cryptocurrencies have jumped this week as trade tensions eased around the world. The tensions didn't technically have anything to do with cryptocurrencies, but they certainly impact the value of tokens.

Manuel

Former Fed Governor Warsh Says US Central Bank Should Change its Ways

Former Fed Governor Warsh Says US Central Bank Should Change its Ways

He urged the Fed to stop relying on "data dependence" to guide its decisions, and on forward guidance to let the public know where rates may be headed.

Manuel

Big Tech Earnings, US Jobs Data Highlight Busy Week for Markets

Big Tech Earnings, US Jobs Data Highlight Busy Week for Markets

With the S&P 500 on pace for a solid week of gains, the U.S. benchmark index has pared its recent slide by about half but remains down some 10% from its February record high.

Manuel

New SEC Chief Atkins Says Agency Doesn't Have to Wait to Impose Crypto Policy

New SEC Chief Atkins Says Agency Doesn't Have to Wait to Impose Crypto Policy

In his first public appearance as SEC chairman, Paul Atkins opened the latest crypto roundtable in the agency's Washington headquarters.

Manuel

EU Will 'Leave no Stone Unturned' to Reduce Trade-Related Uncertainty, Ireland's Donohue Says

EU Will 'Leave no Stone Unturned' to Reduce Trade-Related Uncertainty, Ireland's Donohue Says

Donohoe said he was confident the EU would remain unified in its dealings with the U.S. EU Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis is due to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Friday.

Manuel

Bitcoin Tops $95K for the First Time in Months as Stocks Remain Flat

Bitcoin Tops $95K for the First Time in Months as Stocks Remain Flat

Bitcoin surged past $95,000 for the first time since February, fueled by strong inflows into ETFs and a growing store-of-value narrative, while stocks remained mostly flat amid cautious market sentiment.

Adam

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions

The dollar is set for its first weekly gain since March as US-China trade tensions show signs of easing, though uncertainty remains; other major currencies saw limited moves amid cautious sentiment.

Adam

Analysis-Yen, BOJ's Rate Policy May Remain Focus In Japan-US Trade Talks

Analysis-Yen, BOJ's Rate Policy May Remain Focus In Japan-US Trade Talks

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo · Reuters By Leika Kihara W

Thomas

Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank

Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank

Trump keeps attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate policies, raising concerns about Fed independence and market stability, despite later softening his stance under political and economic pressure.

Adam

Exclusive: Rubio Replaces Top US Diplomat For Europe With Former Senate Staffer, Consultant

Exclusive: Rubio Replaces Top US Diplomat For Europe With Former Senate Staffer, Consultant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business consultant as the U.S. State Department's top official for Europe, according to an internal email sent on Friday seen by Reuters and two officials.

Kevin Du

Swiss National Bank Head Rejects Bitcoin

Swiss National Bank Head Rejects Bitcoin

Martin Schlegel, the head of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), has rejected the idea of diversifying the country's reserves with Bitcoin, Reuters reports.

Michelle Reid

BOE’s Greene Points To US Dollar Rebound In Past Crises

BOE’s Greene Points To US Dollar Rebound In Past Crises

Bank of England rate-setter Megan Greene said history shows the US dollar has often rebounded during periods of economic strife as she highlighted the importance of exchange-rate movements for UK monetary policy.

Thomas

Why Tesla Stock Is Soaring Today

Why Tesla Stock Is Soaring Today

Shares of Tesla (TSLA 8.32%) are climbing on Friday. The electric vehicle (EV) maker's stock had gained 8.7% as of noon ET.

Grace Montgomery

Natural Gas News: Inventory and Weather Headwinds Emerge as Market Eyes 200-Day Average

Natural Gas News: Inventory and Weather Headwinds Emerge as Market Eyes 200-Day Average

Natural gas prices are falling due to bearish inventory data, weak weather-driven demand, and strong renewable output, with technical signals suggesting further downside toward the $2.199 support level.

Adam

Trump was warned of empty shelves and financial turmoil from tariffs and firing Powell. His U-turn pushed stocks higher

Trump was warned of empty shelves and financial turmoil from tariffs and firing Powell. His U-turn pushed stocks higher

Warnings from CEOs and advisers about tariffs and firing Powell prompted Trump to soften his stance, calming markets. Stocks rallied but uncertainty remains over trade with China and economic stability.

Adam

Wall Street isn't concerned over rising bond yields (for now)

Wall Street isn't concerned over rising bond yields (for now)

Despite rising US bond yields amid trade tensions and uncertainty, Wall Street remains calm, viewing the moves as a reflection of higher term premiums and market adjustments, not a loss of confidence.

Adam

Opposite Effect: Could Trump's Tariffs End Up Cooling Inflation in Europe?

Opposite Effect: Could Trump's Tariffs End Up Cooling Inflation in Europe?

A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.

Warren Takunda

BoE’s Greene Predicts Lower UK Inflation Due To US Tariffs

BoE’s Greene Predicts Lower UK Inflation Due To US Tariffs

Bank of England policymaker, Megan Greene, expressed her concerns about weak growth and the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on the UK’s inflation during a discussion with the Atlantic Council think tank.

Patricia Franklin

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