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US Economy
US Treasury taps retirement funds to avoid breaching debt limit
The federal debt limit was reached Thursday.
January 20, 2023
US Economy
Yellen says signs of US recession aren't in sight for now
“We’re likely to see some slowing of job creation... I don't think that's a recession".
July 25, 2022
US Economy
Yellen says a digital dollar would take years of development
"Issuing a CBDC would likely present a major design and engineering challenge that would require years of development, not months.
April 07, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: China's regulatory crackdown may go on for years, Janet Yellen weighs visit to China
"Ignore those harsh words and use that energy to spur you on to your next goal instead." — President Halimah Yacob to Sg athletes.
August 12, 2021
Global Economy
Global tax overhaul one step closer as 130 countries endorse setting minimum rate for corporations
That could mean implementation as soon as 2023 of rules that would curtail tax avoidance.
July 02, 2021
Currencies
Yuan unlikely to strengthen despite China losing "currency manipulator" tag
The retention of tariffs and pressure from higher treasury yields are likely to limit the strength of the Chinese Yuan.
April 13, 2021
Global review
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: The three waves
At present, the most convincing initiative is the use of cryptocurrencies as collateral to a banking credit.
March 26, 2021
US politics
Mnuchin to put US$455 bil beyond presumed successor Yellen's easy reach
he move leaves just under US$80 billion available in the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund.
November 25, 2020
US politics
Biden's Treasury Secretary pick causes 'sigh of relief' from Wall Street
Traders intensely familiar with the former Federal Reserve chair cheered the pick.
November 24, 2020
US politics
Janet Yellen: the most qualified Treasury Secretary ever?
Insiders expect that Biden will appoint the former Federal Reserve chair to cabinet.
November 24, 2020