Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China’s Xi Jinping. Published On 30 Aug 202530 Aug 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced “discriminatory” Western sanctions abetted by an unfair financial system as his country’s economy teeters on the brink of recession,Read More →
BREAKINGBREAKING, US president says Lisa Cook removed from position ‘effective immediately’. United President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid unproven claims of mortgage fraud. In a letter posted on social media on Monday night, Trump said Cook was being sacked “effective immediately” inRead More →
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch After several years in the Big Apple, I knew my return to London would be a culture shock. Instead of Times Square with its skyscrapers and blinding lights, I would roam aroundRead More →
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Japan’s benchmark stock market index has topped its all-time high for a second straight day amid expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States and easing trade tensions betweenRead More →
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the passports of 12 activists based overseas in their latest crackdown on activities that they claim pose threats to national security. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announced the measures on Monday afterRead More →
