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Fed Drops ‘Reputation Risk’ From Bank Exams Amid Backlash to Debanking
The move aligns with the GOP push to curb financial discrimination and joins similar actions by other bank regulators.
Here’s Some Key Provisions in Senate’s Version of the Big Beautiful Bill
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill undergoes some changes.
Australian Capital Territory $1 Billion in the Red as Health Spending Rises
A small but increasingly older population base means the territory is struggling with structural problems that may be unsolvable.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Could Happen ‘As Early as July,’ Says Fed Gov. Waller
Investors expect the next interest rate cut in September.
UK Interest Rates Kept on Hold With Bank Alert to ‘Highly Unpredictable’ World
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.
Chalmers to Convene Roundtable on Productivity, Says Tax Reform on the Table
Treasurer confirms a super tax as Labor’s second-term agenda targets resilience and fiscal stability.
Senate Passes Crypto Bill ‘Genius Act’ in Bipartisan Vote
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she is ‘excited about the momentum’ in Washington over cryptocurrency.
Toy Companies Ask Supreme Court to Take Up Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
They allege that a federal law that the president invoked doesn’t actually allow him to issue the global tariffs.
Queensland Full Steam Ahead on US Ties, As Albanese Gets Set for Tough G7 Talks
Queensland’s Liberal National Party (LNP) has launched several initiatives to try engage US expertise and business.
‘Serious Growth Agenda’: Former Premier Praises Argentina’s Tax, Red Tape Overhaul
‘Argentina is stepping up. Clearer rules, competitive taxes and a serious growth agenda,’ said Dominic Perrottet.
Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell, But ‘May Have to Force Something’ on Rates
Vice President JD Vance and others have weighed in on the Fed’s decision-making.
UK Agrees Deal on Gibraltar’s Post-Brexit Future Amid Sovereignty Debate
The new agreement with the European Union aims to remove border checks and secure trade, but critics warn of Chagos precedent.
Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue
The president says deadline flexibility is possible while warning that the United States is prepared to impose take-it-or-leave-it trade terms if talks fail.
Tariff Revenues Help Send US Budget Deficit 9 Percent Lower in May
Federal tax receipts also record double-digit increase from a year ago.
Reeves Pledges Boost to Health, Housing, and Defence in Multi-Year Spending Review
Government spending plans have sparked warnings of economic strain and rising taxes.
US, Chinese Officials Reach Trade Deal That Needs Executive Approval
‘We’re going to go back and speak to President Trump and make sure he approves it,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said after talks in London.
Lawmakers Debate Energy Department’s $3.7 Billion in ‘Green Energy’ Cuts
House panel Republicans praise Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s plan to slash his department’s non-defense spending and refocus on its ‘core mission.’
Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Audit America’s Gold Reserves
‘Americans deserve transparency and accountability,’ the Kentucky lawmaker said.
Paternity Leave in UK One of Worst in Developed World, Committee Finds
The report also found that the UK’s rate of statutory paternal pay is ‘completely out of kilter with the cost of living’ and has not kept pace with inflation.
PM Announces Economic Roundtable to Deal With Inflation
Albanese deflects on labelling China a threat, backs strategic diplomacy, and says Australia alone will decide defence spending based on need.
Fed Drops ‘Reputation Risk’ From Bank Exams Amid Backlash to Debanking
The move aligns with the GOP push to curb financial discrimination and joins similar actions by other bank regulators.
Here’s Some Key Provisions in Senate’s Version of the Big Beautiful Bill
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill undergoes some changes.
Australian Capital Territory $1 Billion in the Red as Health Spending Rises
A small but increasingly older population base means the territory is struggling with structural problems that may be unsolvable.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Could Happen ‘As Early as July,’ Says Fed Gov. Waller
Investors expect the next interest rate cut in September.
UK Interest Rates Kept on Hold With Bank Alert to ‘Highly Unpredictable’ World
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.
Chalmers to Convene Roundtable on Productivity, Says Tax Reform on the Table
Treasurer confirms a super tax as Labor’s second-term agenda targets resilience and fiscal stability.
Senate Passes Crypto Bill ‘Genius Act’ in Bipartisan Vote
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she is ‘excited about the momentum’ in Washington over cryptocurrency.
Toy Companies Ask Supreme Court to Take Up Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
They allege that a federal law that the president invoked doesn’t actually allow him to issue the global tariffs.
Queensland Full Steam Ahead on US Ties, As Albanese Gets Set for Tough G7 Talks
Queensland’s Liberal National Party (LNP) has launched several initiatives to try engage US expertise and business.
‘Serious Growth Agenda’: Former Premier Praises Argentina’s Tax, Red Tape Overhaul
‘Argentina is stepping up. Clearer rules, competitive taxes and a serious growth agenda,’ said Dominic Perrottet.
Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell, But ‘May Have to Force Something’ on Rates
Vice President JD Vance and others have weighed in on the Fed’s decision-making.
UK Agrees Deal on Gibraltar’s Post-Brexit Future Amid Sovereignty Debate
The new agreement with the European Union aims to remove border checks and secure trade, but critics warn of Chagos precedent.
Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue
The president says deadline flexibility is possible while warning that the United States is prepared to impose take-it-or-leave-it trade terms if talks fail.
Tariff Revenues Help Send US Budget Deficit 9 Percent Lower in May
Federal tax receipts also record double-digit increase from a year ago.
Reeves Pledges Boost to Health, Housing, and Defence in Multi-Year Spending Review
Government spending plans have sparked warnings of economic strain and rising taxes.
US, Chinese Officials Reach Trade Deal That Needs Executive Approval
‘We’re going to go back and speak to President Trump and make sure he approves it,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said after talks in London.
Lawmakers Debate Energy Department’s $3.7 Billion in ‘Green Energy’ Cuts
House panel Republicans praise Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s plan to slash his department’s non-defense spending and refocus on its ‘core mission.’
Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Audit America’s Gold Reserves
‘Americans deserve transparency and accountability,’ the Kentucky lawmaker said.
Paternity Leave in UK One of Worst in Developed World, Committee Finds
The report also found that the UK’s rate of statutory paternal pay is ‘completely out of kilter with the cost of living’ and has not kept pace with inflation.
PM Announces Economic Roundtable to Deal With Inflation
Albanese deflects on labelling China a threat, backs strategic diplomacy, and says Australia alone will decide defence spending based on need.