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Scott Bessent Meets BlackRock's Rick Rieder As Trump Eyes Fed Chair Replacement For Jerome Powell: Report

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues vetting candidates as Trump administration seeks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement by May 2026.

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Trump Admin Pushes G7, EU To Slap Tariffs On China And India Over Russian Oil Purchase To 'End The Senseless Killing' In Ukraine

The U.S. has urged its G7 and EU allies to join in targeting China and India with tariffs for buying Russian oil, even as President Donald Trump's trade war policies fuel a historic surge in U.S. tariff revenues.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Heads To Madrid For High-Stakes Talks With China As TikTok Deadline Looms, Tariff Pressures Escalate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials in Madrid next week, marking their fourth round of in-person talks this year amid unresolved disputes over tariffs, agriculture and the looming TikTok deadline.

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3 Major Catalysts That Should Keep Precious Metals Prices Elevated as Gold Sets a New Record High

Gold reached a new record high and silver hit a 14-year high earlier this week. Here’s what could come next.

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Von der Leyen previews new sanctions on Russia and new loan for Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen offered a first look into the next round of sanctions against Russia and a special reparations loan for Ukraine.

Euronews

Trump administration could be forced to hand over Epstein financial documents under top Democrat’s bill

Ron Wyden’s years-long investigation following the money in Epstein’s trafficking scheme takes aim at the Treasury Department

The Independent UK

Trump 'Strongly' Disagrees With Ken Griffin On Fed, Slams Central Bank's Neglect Of Money Supply: 'It's Like The Pope Not Believing In Jesus'

President, Donald Trump expressed disagreement with Ken Griffin, a billionaire and a former supporter of Trump, who had criticized the President’s interference with the Fed’s independence.

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Trump's Rate Cut Demands Are 'A Recipe For A Bubble,' Says Ruchir Sharma: Points To 'AI Mania,' Surging Equity Markets As Red Flags

According to author, fund manager and columnist, Ruchir Sharma, the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated rate cut later this month, amid substantial political and economic pressures, risks igniting a dangerous asset bubble.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Reportedly Threatened Housing Finance Chief Bill Pulte In A 'Bonkers' And 'Unhinged' Confrontation: 'I'm Gonna Punch You'

A private dinner at Washington's ultra-exclusive Executive Branch club turned chaotic Wednesday night after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly went into a profanity-laced tirade at the Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Is 'Truly Vile,' Says Economist Paul Krugman: Slams 'Sleazy' And 'Underhanded' Campaign To Attack Fed Independence

Economist Paul Krugman slammed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his efforts to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga

Donald Trump’s top favorites – trusted to safeguard U.S.’ future – are bickering 4th graders throwing punches and lame comebacks

The adults are definitely in charge when your top officials are screaming "I'll punch your face" over appetizers.

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Whitehouse Brawl: Bill Pulte Could Get Elon Musk Treatment From Scott Bessent — 'I'm Gonna Punch You'

Housing finance chief Bill Pulte is in a feud with Scott Bessent after the US Treasury secretary said he'll punch him in the face. Will this turn into another White House brawl?

International Business Times UK

Here's how many jobs have been lost in sectors affected by tariffs since Trump's trade war started

Across all the tariff-impacted industries, payrolls fell by 90,100 after February—the last pre-trade war month.

Fortune

Scott Bessent prods White House rival to settle things ‘outside’ for talking to Trump about him: report

Treasury secretary reportedly wanted to brawl and said, ‘I’m going to f***ing beat your a**’

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EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

The Independent UK

What could Trump’s ‘second phase’ of sanctions against Russia involve?

Trump on Sunday signalled he may finally escalate sanctions on Moscow or its oil buyers

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: 300 South Koreans detained at Hyundai plant in US to be released, says Seoul

Arrest of workers has strained relations between Seoul and Washington. Plus, Myanmar scam centers thought to hold 100,000 trafficked people

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House committee releases image of entire Epstein birthday album, including letter signed by Trump – as it happened

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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Market Bets On September Rate Cut—Robinhood, Applovin, Caseys General In Focus

U.S. stock futures were advancing on Monday following Friday’s negative moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

The Guardian - US

Epstein estate records release could shine light on sex trafficker’s connections – or show nothing at all

A House committee will receive the late sex offender’s will and contacts from his ‘black book’, among other files

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Warns Of 'Half' Tariff Revenue Refund If Supreme Court Rules Against—But Trump May Have Another Plan, Say Experts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of potential consequences if the Supreme Court rules against the administration, despite expressing confidence over the Trump Administration’s appeal to the higher court.

Euronews

European leaders to visit US to discuss ending war in Ukraine, says Trump

US President Donald Trump signalled his administration was prepared to enter a second phase of tariffs against Russia following its largest aerial assault on Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: President tells foreign companies to ‘respect’ immigration law after Hyundai Ice raid

South Korea has said that 300 of its nationals detained during the immigration raid would be flown home. Key US politics stories from Sunday 7 September at a glance

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,292

Here are the key events on day 1,292 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Guardian - US

US treasury secretary denies Trump tariffs are tax on Americans

Billionaire Scott Bessent dismisses concerns about president’s levies and predicts ‘acceleration’ in US economy

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