Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Backs Fed Independence, Dollar, Sanctions on Russian Oil
US Treasury nominee backs Fed independence, dollar, Russia sanctions
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Russia could run out of liquid reserves as soon as this fall, one European economist has said. The nation's liquid reserves have dwindled to $31 billion, down from $117 billion in 2021. Limited ...
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Oil prices hover near 4-month highs as Russia sanctions stay in focus
Oil prices eased on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as the impact of fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil remained the market's main focus, ahead of U.S. inflation
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Stock markets mostly fall as traders trim US rate cut bets
Global markets mostly retreated on Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs US Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
Mr Scott Bessent is a hedge fund manager and founder of Key Square Capital Management. Read more at straitstimes.com.