Economy

Steve Bannon floats idea of Bessent running both Treasury and the Fed

Steve Bannon floats idea of Bessent running both Treasury and the Fed

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the press, on the day of U.S.-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2025. Violeta Santos ...

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Germany was billed as Europe’s growth driver. Now, economists aren’t convinced

Germany was billed as Europe’s growth driver. Now, economists aren’t convinced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses the Bundestag during a debate over the 2025 federal budget on September 17, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Nadja Wohlleben | Getty Images News | Getty Image...

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Hassett says Fed made ‘prudent call,’ signaling White House OK with quarter-point cut

Hassett says Fed made ‘prudent call,’ signaling White House OK with quarter-point cut

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its key borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point seems to be sitting well with the White House, if National Economic Council Director Kevi...

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Sales of heavy trucks are falling like the U.S. is headed for a recession

Sales of heavy trucks are falling like the U.S. is headed for a recession

Data tracking the sales volume of large trucks in the U.S. is flashing a warning sign about the state of the economy. Heavy trucks sales — or those exceeding 14,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight...

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UK inflation data for August 2025

UK inflation data for August 2025

Interior of cheese monger specialist cheese shop, Mons cheese mongers, East Dulwich, London, England, UK. Geography Photos | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The U.K.’s annual i...

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Bessent sees trade deal likely with China before November deadline on reciprocal tariffs

Bessent sees trade deal likely with China before November deadline on reciprocal tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence Tuesday that a trade deal with China is near. With so-called reciprocal tariffs set to take effect in November, Bessent said during ...

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