Global stock markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping
A broad-based selloff swept global stock markets this morning after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Financial…
‘Scandalous’: top economist Jeremy Siegel warns U.S. sleepwalked into rare-earths crisis as China tightens its grip
China’s tightening grip over the minerals that power advanced technologies has moved from long-term strategic concern to immediate…
US buys Argentine pesos in deal with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States directly purchased Argentine pesos on Thursday and finalized a $20 billion currency…
US buys Argentine pesos, agrees to $20 billion swap line, Bessent says
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent leaves the Economy Ministry building, days after Argentine President Javier Milei’s…
Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO
Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is now CEO of the IRS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named to the newly created position of CEO…
Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a significant aid package to U.S. soybean farmers to help…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 01, 2025, in New…
Scott Bessent says Argentina is a ‘beacon’ which many other neighbors may follow
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Argentina as a “beacon” for South America, saying its leader President Javier Milei…
Treasury Secretary Bessent says GDP could take a hit from the government shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that U.S. economic growth could be hurt by the government shutdown. “This…
China’s trade probes into Mexico send ‘clear warning’ not to bow to US pressure: analysts
As China and the United States approach the next phase of trade talks, Beijing has launched anti-dumping and…
Trump and Xi are set to discuss the TikTok deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday…