The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and high energy prices.
Pete Hegseth lost his cool in front of Congress. It was a dramatic unraveling
Hegseth has his favorite soundbites — but none of them landed here, where he sounded increasingly deluded and desperate, writes Holly Baxter
Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.
Tuareg rebels urge Russian forces to leave Mali
Russian forces must withdraw from “all of Mali” and the ruling junta will “fall sooner or later”, a spokesman for Tuareg rebels told AFP, after Islamist insurgents and separatists launched attacks destabilising the west African country. FRANCE 24’s Ju…
Small-town Virginia mayor arrested for allegedly showing up drunk at scene of train derailment
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in the area, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office
Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security
By Anja Karadeglija The federal government is allocating up…
Pakistan in the middle: What benefits and risks from US-Iran mediator?
There are those who want the US and Iran to settle and those who want regime change. Among the latter, there’s Israel of course and then there’s the United Arab Emirates who’ve signaled OPEC’s cautious response as a reason for quitting the cartel. The…
Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision
Oil prices jumped as fears grew that the Strait of Hormuz could stay blocked.
Jerome Powell says he’ll stay on Fed board after central bank keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump
Chair had said he’d leave after inquiry into building renovations but now says there are ‘remaining steps in the process’ he’s watchingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Pow…
Iran economy meltdown as war sends currency plunging to record low
Iran’s economy has started crumbling in recent days as the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz inflicts heavy damage.