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China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid global uncertainties, finance minister says
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told reporters on Thursday.CNBC - 8h -
Top finance ministers snub G20 as global co-operation comes under strain
Officials from US, China, Japan, India and Brazil among those who will not attend this week’s meetings in Cape TownFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.MarketWatch - 2d -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 2d -
Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists
President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser HemmatiFinancial Times - 4d -
Pensions minister says schemes must invest more in UK
Torsten Bell says optimising outcomes is deeply compatible with backing BritainFinancial Times - 1d -
China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says
China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
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US pulls out of flagship $45bn global climate finance coalition
Letters were sent to South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam about withdrawalFinancial Times - 1h -
Gazans ring in Ramadan with hope amid ongoing uncertainty
Amid the death and destruction left behind by more than a year of war, Palestinians in the Abu Mustafa neighborhood of Khan Younis welcomed the first day of Ramadan early Saturday with a communal ...NBC News - 3d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
China’s tech minister removed from office
Jin Zhuanglong had been missing from public view for 2 months, FT review showsFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump’s trade war has rattled investors — uncertainty is a call to action
Lack of clarity on what’s ahead should, if we’re smart, enhance our financial-planning skills.MarketWatch - 5d -
Germany's fiscal U-turn could be a 'game changer' for the country's sluggish economy, analysts say
Leaders of the likely incoming coalition government announced plans to reform the debt brake and create a special investment fund.CNBC - 1d -
Bengals release Cappa to free up more cap room
Ahead of an ambitious offseason, the Bengals cleared up more salary cap room by releasing offensive guard Alex Cappa, the team announced Monday morning.ESPN - 2d -
Acting ICE director reassigned amid Trump administration's frustration with deportation numbers
The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from his position and reassigned him within the agency. NBC News' Julia Ainsley ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Acting head of ICE reassigned amid frustrations over deportation efforts
Caleb Vitello was installed by President Trump to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an acting capacity at the start of his second administration in January.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say
The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.CNBC - 3d -
Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.BBC News - 16h -
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.The New York Times - 4d -
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Nvidia CEO Huang says AI has to do ‘100 times more’ computation now than when ChatGPT was released
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke with CNBC's Jon Fortt following the chipmaker's quarterly earnings report on Wednesday.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Ruthless Amorim says United’s slump has made him a more complete manager
‘Sometimes you need to lose to grow,’ says manager Manchester United face Fulham in FA Cup on Sunday Ruben Amorim has said the challenges faced in his turbulent first three months in charge of ...The Guardian - 4d -
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DOGE has a new 'acting administrator,' but Elon Musk is still in charge
Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump made it clear: Elon Musk is in charge of DOGE. But on Tuesday, Amy Gleason was named DOGE acting administrator.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Announcement leads to sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Trump also vows tariffs on farm products starting in April. The US will press ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syria's foreign minister makes landmark first visit to global chemical weapons watchdog
Syria’s foreign minister has pledged to destroy any remaining chemical weapons in his country as he paid a historic visit to the headquarters of the global chemical weapons watchdogABC News - 1d -
Tariff uncertainty is weighing on market action, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested uncertainty regarding tariff policy will continue to shape market action.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Ad giant WPP says economic uncertainty is building. Its stock is sliding.
WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, saw its shares plunge on Wednesday after it forecast that sales may drop this year.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Trump’s tariffs worry companies. Here’s what they’re saying about the uncertainty.
Companies are assuming tariffs will be a ‘disturbance’ to earnings, but they don’t know how muchMarketWatch - 19h -
Border businesses experiencing "uncertainty, chaos" over tariffs, CEO says
Mexico said it will announce retaliatory measures to President Trump's tariffs this Sunday. The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on both Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, with the exception of the auto ...CBS News - 17h -
Struggling soup kitchens and hospitals in Sudan face uncertainty amid U.S. aid freeze
When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than 25 million Sudanese starving in what is ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel AlbaresFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
ECB delivers another rate cut, but economists see little room for more easing
The European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter-point Thursday, responding to signs of deteriorating activity and weakening inflation despite bond-market turmoil over plans for a splurge ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say
Kash Patel would replace Marvin Richardson, the ATF's current acting director.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
China sets GDP target of 5% for 2025 amid tariff war with Trump
Economists believe that meeting the target will be challenging as Beijing grapples with Donald Trump’s new trade war. Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting? China has set its GDP ...The Guardian - 1d -
G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US
Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say
Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in EnglandFinancial Times - Feb. 21
