Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent,...
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Economy
Nigeria needs to double economic growth within a year or two, finance minister says
By Brad Haynes DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Nigeria needs to double economic growth within the next year or two from...
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U.S. WHO exit jeopardizes Africa, says health body
DAKAR (Reuters) – The U.S. plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization will squeeze Africa’s health initiatives, the Africa...
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Trump policies likely to raise bond market’s inflation fears, top money managers say
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – Giant U.S. asset managers overseeing well over $20 trillion are anticipating continued price...
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Trump says he will demand lower interest rates immediately
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would demand that interest rates drop immediately, and that other...
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BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to levels...
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Leading German chancellor candidate Merz vows more assertive global role
By Sarah Marsh and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) – German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become the next chancellor,...
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Micheál Martin returns as Irish prime minister amid Trump threat
By Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) – Micheál Martin was elected Irish prime minister for the second time...
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