US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Treasury yields rebound despite increased bond buybacks as investors focus on inflation, record debt and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s rate path...
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USMCA hangs in balance as US-Mexico talks take centre stage after Canada breakdown
The breakdown in negotiations between the Washington and Ottawa has cast a shadow on the future of the trilateral agreement, that is up for review in 2026...
Trump urges passage of ‘fair’ Clarity Act as industry frets over legislative uncertainty
The proposed bill aims to define which tokens qualify as securities versus commodities and which agencies have oversight of the sector...
US debt tops USD 40 trillion, Trump again calls for lower interest rates
In a headache for the White House, the debt, that was below USD 20 trillion in 2016, has more than doubled in roughly a decade...
Headache for Trump administration as US debt races towards USD 40 trillion
Lost tariff revenue and persistent budget deficits are accelerating borrowing just as investors demand higher returns to hold longer-dated Treasuries...
We have a deal, says Trump as he pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
As per the Washington, the deal will include comprehensive market access for American goods, economic security commitments and digital trade alignment...
Clarity Act: US Senate advances landmark crypto bill despite bipartisan opposition
The legislation eyes giving the crypto industry its first comprehensive federal rulebook, defining when digital tokens will become securities or commodities...
US trade deficit narrows as imports fall, tariff impact still clouds outlook
June's smaller trade gap was driven by weaker imports, although economists say strong demand and shifting supply chains could keep the deficit elevated...
IF Insights: Oil giants see Iran war windfall, bill lands somewhere else
Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies earned close to USD 47 billion in the Q2 2026. Almost none of it came from doing anything new....
Amid USMCA uncertainties, Trump imposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies
While the new tariffs cover 99.4% of US imports, products like oil and gas, fertilizer, and certain food items have been excluded from the updated regime...