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Kevin Warsh’s First Press Conference as Fed Chair: No Major Policy Shift, but a Cautionary Tone on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held his first press conference since taking the helm, signaling a cautious approach to further rate cuts while emphasizing data-dependence. Warsh stressed that inflation remains ‘sticky’ and above target,…

By Amelia Harcourt14h ago

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Iran Claims US Commits to End All Sanctions on Agreed Timetable

Iran says the US has committed to ending all sanctions within a defined timetable under a final nuclear agreement. The commitment…

By Marcus Hensley14h ago

Trump says U.S. would do better without USMCA

President Trump signals willingness to renegotiate or withdraw from USMCA, citing unfavorable terms for the U.S. Uncertainty over…

By Amelia Harcourt14h ago

Trump: US Military Will Remain in Gulf 'for a While'

The US has signaled a sustained but potentially scaled-back military presence in the Persian Gulf, prioritizing deterrence and…

By Nick Salikoff14h ago

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