Argentina settles U.S. Treasury swap obligation in full
MENA Newswire, BUENOS AIRES: Argentina has repaid the United States $2.5 billion that it drew under a short term currency swap credit line from the U.S....
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Trump secures Ukraine deal on critical minerals
The United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark agreement granting Washington preferential access to Kyiv’s natural resources in exchange for establishing a joint reconstruction...
Nvidia and Meta lead tech recovery on Wall Street
U.S. stocks posted strong gains on Thursday, driven by a rally in technology shares, even as uncertainty continued over potential progress in trade negotiations between...
Powell defends Fed’s independence amid Trump’s remarks
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...
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed engages with Donald Trump on economic growth
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.,...
Wall Street steadies as stock futures inch higher post-sell-off
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street driven by growing recession fears. Investors appeared to reassess economic conditions...
Global finance in turmoil as US commitment to IMF and World Bank wavers
Concerns over the United States' commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show...
Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop as trade tensions rise with new U.S. tariffs
U.S. stocks declined on Monday following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. However, major indices pared early losses mid-morning...