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Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Trump Warns Communities Opposing AI Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’

President Trump warned US communities rejecting AI data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor,' as local resistance grows ahead of November's midterms.

Trump Says Exxon Entering Venezuela as US Claims 65 Billion Barrels

Trump said Friday the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves and that Exxon would return, though gas prices are unlikely

Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Pentagon Gets 35% Stake in Venezuela Oil Firm Under $100 Billion Deal

The White House confirmed a Venezuela oil deal granting the Pentagon a 35% stake and NABEP 100-year concessions over 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Pauses Airstrikes, With Deutsche Bank Holding Bullish Year-End Target

Gold prices opened higher after the U.S. paused planned airstrikes, while Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its year-end target, calling the metal's rally an 'explo

Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes to Pursue Peace Talks

Brent crude fell 5% and European stocks rallied after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to pursue Middle East peace negotiations.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75%, Flags Upside Inflation Risk

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, in line with expectations, while flagging upside inflation risks and readiness to act.

Markets Read Warsh’s Fed as Dovish, but His Words Hint at Possible Rate Hike

A gap between how markets read Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his own remarks raises fresh questions about the central bank's stance on interest rates and infla

Fed Holds Rates as Hong Kong Keeps Base Rate at 4% Amid Market Slump

The HKMA held its base rate at 4% after the Fed kept US rates unchanged, as market slumps stoke fears over the central bank's inflation fight.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Trump Praises Fed Chair Warsh While Pressing for World’s Lowest Interest Rates

President Trump praised Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as 'fantastic' while pressing for the world's lowest interest rates and criticizing other Fed officials.

Global Stocks Rally and Oil Tumbles as US-Iran Tensions Ease Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Global stocks surged and oil prices plunged as easing US-Iran tensions lifted the Dow more than 575 points, with investors welcoming a fragile ceasefire.

Oil Prices Ease as US and Iran Pause Attacks, Easing Pressure on Fuel Markets

Brent crude fell 4.9% to $92.02 after the US and Iran refrained from Persian Gulf strikes for a second day, easing pressure on global fuel markets.

China Places 14 EU Entities on Export Control List in Response to Latest Sanctions

China placed 14 EU entities on its export control list, barring dual-use goods, in response to Brussels' latest sanctions package targeting Russia.

US Imposes Fresh Tariffs on Over 60 Countries, Citing Forced Labor Concerns

The Trump administration has imposed 10-12.5% tariffs on more than 60 countries, including China, citing failed enforcement of forced labor import bans.

Wall Street Bets on Private Credit Woes with New Derivatives

Wall Street banks are trading new derivatives, including credit default swaps, to bet on potential stress and defaults within the rapidly growing private credit market.

Consumers Feel the Pinch: Gas Spending Surges 16% for Bank of America Customers Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

Bank of America customers saw a 16% jump in gas spending in March due to rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions, though discretionary spending remains resilient for now.

Saudi PIF Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Strategy: Boosting Domestic Economy and Maximizing Returns

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) approves its 2026-2030 strategy, focusing on domestic economic growth, increased returns, and private sector partnerships.

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