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Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout
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Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout

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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his removal and blaming the central bank’s leadership for delaying interest rate cuts. Trump's comments, made both online and...
Bitcoin at $105,000 as Powell backs banks serving crypto customers
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Bitcoin at $105,000 as Powell backs banks serving crypto customers

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Bitcoin surged past $105,000 following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirming that U.S. banks can serve cryptocurrency clients, provided they effectively manage associated risks. On Thursday,...
US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in November. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices,...
Bitcoin drops 5 percent erasing $5,000 in a sudden price slump
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Bitcoin drops 5 percent erasing $5,000 in a sudden price slump

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Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp price drop early this week, losing 5% of its value and shedding $5,000 per token. The decline triggered over $130 million in liquidated long positions, pushing the cryptocurrency's price down...
Fed minutes reveal concerns over Trump’s policy-driven inflation risks
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Fed minutes reveal concerns over Trump’s policy-driven inflation risks

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Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns during their December meeting over potential inflationary pressures stemming from policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, according to minutes released Wednesday. The officials signaled a cautious approach to interest rate...
Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools
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Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, marking the first reduction since the Covid pandemic. The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to lower...
10-year Treasury yield stabilizes as rate cut looms
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10-year Treasury yield stabilizes as rate cut looms

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U.S. Treasury yields remained relatively stable on Monday, with the 10-year note holding firm in the wake of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments, which strongly hinted at upcoming rate cuts. Amidst a volatile...