US Senate confirms Trump aide to Fed as politics loom over rate meeting
Washington (AFP) - The US Senate on Monday narrowly cleared President Donald Trump's choice for a key role at the ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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US Senate poised to advance Trump aide’s appointment at Fed
Washington (AFP) - The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice ...
US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year ...
Markets mixed ahead of expected US rate cut
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stock markets were mixed on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut ...
Most Asian markets drop ahead of expected US rate cut
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets struggled on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by ...
US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year ...
Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut ‘seemingly locked in’
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets extended gains Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs ...
Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut ‘seemingly locked in’
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets extended gains Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs ...
Global stocks rise as US inflation data hits forecast
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets rose on Thursday as US inflation data came in as anticipated, reinforcing the prospect ...
US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although ...
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