Economy & Markets — Archive
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Canada 'Should Fight' as US Trade Deadline Looms, Manitoba Premier Says
Premier Kinew joins other Canadian officials calling for a coordinated response to potential American tariffs ahead of an approaching deadline.
Top Iran Official Says US Focus on Economic Warfare Shows Military Failure
Comment comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated over nuclear program, regional influence.
Vance Says Bessent Has 'Very Discreet Plan' to Shrink $40 Trillion National Debt
Treasury secretary's strategy remains largely undisclosed as administration weighs economic growth approaches over traditional deficit reduction methods.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America's Borrowing Binge Continues
The milestone comes as annual deficits remain elevated and interest costs on the debt are projected to exceed defense spending by 2028, according to Congressional Budget Office forecasts.
Op-Ed Argues Fedorov's Call for Wartime Elections Represents Shift in Ukraine Leadership Dynamics
The Hill opinion piece frames Mykhailo Fedorov's push for legal wartime elections as a potential fracture between the former defense minister and President Zelensky.
Carney Asks for End to US Alcohol Ban, Province Leader Says, as Trade Deal Nears
The request comes as Washington and Ottawa continue negotiations on a broader bilateral trade agreement that could reshape cross-border commerce.
UAE Cuts Off Trade with Iran After Missiles Detected in Waters
The decision marks a significant escalation as the UAE detected two missiles fired from Iranian territory that landed in regional waters.
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion After Doubling Over Past Decade
The milestone comes as Congress continues to debate spending levels and fiscal sustainability, with the debt now exceeding annual GDP.
Treasury Department to Double Debt Buybacks After Bond Yield Spike
The move allows Treasury to repurchase more long-term securities in the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year sectors as yields have risen this year.
Ted Cruz Criticizes Nike Stock as It Hits 12-Year Low
The Texas senator pointed to a 2019 decision to cancel a Betsy Ross-themed shoe, saying it showed the company's marketing was rooted in "America-hate."