US Fed holds rates steady, Powell to remain on its board
Powell says he will not leave the Federal Reserve Board until legal challenges posed by Trump are ‘well and truly over’.
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US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Judge Boasberg says Trump administration’s arguments ‘do not come close to convincing Court’ of subpoenas’ legitimacy.
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Panama Papers: 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the Panama Papers leak exposed how the world’s richest hide their wealth.
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French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris
Police arrest suspect before setting off explosive device outside US bank’s headquarters.
US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty, Iran war
The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.
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US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to justify the subpoenas.
US to end prosecution of Turkiye’s Halkbank over alleged business with Iran
US prosecutors say Turkish assistance in negotiating ceasefire , release of captives from Gaza contributed to settlement.
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
How banks, billionaires aided Epstein after his 2008 conviction
Federal documents reveal how financiers, billionaires and major banks remained intertwined with Epstein for years.
Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?
Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.
