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Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell over interest rate delay

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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his removal and blaming the central bank’s leadership for delaying interest rate cuts. Trump's comments, made both online and in the Oval Office, follow...
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US economy outperforms as 254,000 jobs added, unemployment falls

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MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly surpassing economists' projections, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This unexpected surge in employment brought the unemployment rate down to 4.1%,...
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Fed Chair Powell signals smaller rate cuts to keep economy in solid shape

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Monday that the central bank will take necessary measures to maintain the economy’s strength, although future interest rate cuts will likely come in smaller increments. Speaking during a Q&A session...
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Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar

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The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China's domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. This depreciation comes as...
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JPMorgan Chase exceeds expectations with stellar first-quarter results

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JPMorgan Chase announced a record-breaking first-quarter profit and revenue that surpassed expectations on Friday. The New York-based bank reported a profit of $12.6 billion or $4.10 per share, up 52% from $8.3 billion or $2.63 per share a year earlier....