Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate JD Vance expressed his support for Donald Trump’s assertion that presidents should have a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making. According to Vance, Trump believes that the political leadership in the United States should play a more significant role in determining the country’s monetary policy. While past administrations have upheld
Economy
Despite recent turbulence in China’s bond market, there are still die-hard investors who remain confident in the strength of the bull market for government bonds. These investors point to factors such as China’s uncertain economic outlook, deflationary pressures, and a general lack of appetite for riskier assets as reasons to maintain a positive stance on
In light of recent allegations made by US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research against Madhabi Puri Buch, the head of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), it is crucial for investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence before reacting. The regulator has urged investors to not jump to conclusions based on reports and to wait
Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President, made a statement in Nevada supporting the elimination of taxes on tips. This move is seen as an effort to appeal to service workers in the state and gain their support. Harris, along with her Democratic running mate Tim Walz, wrapped up a tour of battleground states, making promises
The recent announcement by the State Department regarding the provision of $3.5 billion to Israel for U.S. weapons and military equipment raises questions about the necessity of such financial aid. The timing of this release, following the appropriation by the U.S. Congress during Israel’s involvement in the war in Gaza, is suspicious and must be
In a recent legal battle, a federal appeals court extended an order blocking President Joe Biden’s administration from implementing a student debt relief plan aimed at reducing monthly payments for borrowers and expediting loan forgiveness for some. This decision came in response to a request by seven Republican-led states to halt the implementation of the
In a recent statement made by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, she emphasized the importance of the independence of the Federal Reserve. Harris made it clear that, if elected as president, she would never interfere in the decisions made by the Federal Reserve. This stands in stark contrast to former President Donald Trump’s stance on
In recent news, it has been reported that Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and China’s Shaanxi Automobile Group are considering a joint venture to establish a car manufacturing plant in India. This $3 billion investment is currently awaiting approval from the Indian government, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. Despite the initial excitement and anticipation
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently expressed a slightly softer stance on inflation, acknowledging some welcome progress in recent months. Despite this, she emphasized that inflation remains uncomfortably above the central bank’s 2% goal and is subject to upside risks. Bowman indicated that if inflation continues to move sustainably towards the 2% target, it may
As the summer season progresses, retailers in the United States are experiencing a surge in imports, fueled by the need to prepare for potential strikes by port workers and shipping disruptions. Container imports and freight rates have seen a significant increase in July, pointing towards an earlier peak season for the ocean shipping industry, which
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made it clear that he is interested in infringing on the Federal Reserve’s independence if he is elected president once again. The former president believes that the president should have a say in Fed decisions, going against the idea of an independent Federal Reserve. This contradicts Vice President Kamala
The dollar has experienced fluctuations this week against other major currencies, easing off a one-week high in response to recent economic data. The U.S. currency faced downward pressure against the Japanese yen following a rebound, as traders reacted to firmer-than-expected employment figures and the possibility of a looming economic downturn. The yen and the Swiss