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Bessent Argues Against the Need for a Central Bank Digital Currency in the US

Scott Bessent, nominated as US Treasury Secretary, believes there's no need for a central bank digital currency in the US, citing the availability of secure assets and the importan...

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Bessent Backs Trump's Tariff Strategy Targeting Unfair Trade Practices

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent supports President-elect Donald Trump's tariff strategy aimed at unfair trade practices, carbon emissions, and financing practices, ensurin...

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Scott Bessent Calls China's Economy the Most Unbalanced in World History

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent labels China's economy as the most unbalanced in world history, highlighting its trade surpluses used to bolster military strength. He call...

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November Sees a Slight Uptick in US Business Inventories to $2.59 Trillion

In November, US business inventories slightly increased by 0.1% to $2.59 trillion, with a 2.6% annual rise. Sales and shipments grew by 0.5%, totaling $1.9 trillion, and the invent...

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Fed's Waller Predicts Three to Four Rate Cuts in 2025 Amid Inflation Trends

Federal Reserve's Christopher Waller forecasts three to four rate cuts in 2025, depending on economic data, with a potential cut in the first half of the year if inflation trends c...

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Trump's Treasury Nominee Emphasizes the Importance of Dollar's Global Reserve Status Amid Economic Challenges

Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury nominee, stresses the importance of maintaining the U.S. dollar's global reserve status amidst economic challenges, including an affordability crisi...

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US Natural Gas Reserves Experience Significant Drop: A Closer Look at the 258 Bcf Decrease

The US natural gas inventories have decreased by 258 Bcf, reaching 3,115 Bcf, as reported by the EIA. This marks a significant drop from the previous week and the same period last ...

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January Brings a Surge in Confidence Among US Home Builders, Signaling a Bright Future

The National Association of Home Builders reports a significant increase in confidence among US home builders for newly-built single-family homes in January, indicating potential g...