Author: Adi Rosen

Breaking News 1 Oct 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

US Government Shutdown Begins Amidst Funding Impasse

Breaking News: The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to agree a funding bill. The US government officially began a partial shutdown at midnight, after negotiations between President Biden and Republican lawmakers collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furlough or will be required to work without pay. The […]

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Breaking News 17 Sep 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates, Bank of England Maintains Status Quo

Breaking News: Divergent monetary policies see US rates fall while the UK Bank of England holds firm, sparking economic speculation. The United States Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, the first cut in over a year. This contrasts sharply with the Bank of England’s decision to maintain its interest rate at […]

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Breaking News 29 Aug 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump-Era Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Ruled Illegal by US Court

Breaking News: US Court of International Trade overturns tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on steel and aluminium imports. Donald Trump’s 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, justified under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds, have been struck down by the US Court of International Trade. The ruling, […]

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Breaking News 7 Aug 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs Affecting Over Sixty Nations

Breaking News: Donald Trump has authorised reciprocal tariffs on imports from more than sixty countries, escalating global trade tensions. Donald Trump has instructed his administration to impose tariffs on goods imported from over sixty nations, responding to what he claims is unfair trade practices. The move, announced today, represents a significant escalation of protectionist policies […]

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Breaking News 1 Aug 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

US Jobs Report Fuels Recession Fears as Trump Dismisses Statistician

Breaking News: Weak US jobs growth and a presidential dismissal of a key statistician rattle markets and raise concerns about the American economy. Washington DC – A surprisingly weak US jobs report released today has sparked fears of an impending recession, coinciding with the unexpected firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ principal deputy chief. […]

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Breaking News 27 Jul 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump and von der Leyen Agree US-EU Tariff Reduction at Turnberry

Breaking News: Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a deal to reduce tariffs between the US and EU during a meeting at Trump Turnberry. Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met at the former President’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland and reached an agreement to lower certain tariffs. […]

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Breaking News 4 Jul 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Shadow Chancellor Reeves Visibly Upset as UK Bond Yields Resurge

Breaking News: Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared distressed during Prime Minister’s Questions amidst renewed volatility in UK gilt markets. Rachel Reeves was observed visibly emotional during Prime Minister’s Questions today, as yields on UK government bonds, gilts, once again increased, raising concerns over the nation’s economic stability. The incident occurred as Rishi Sunak defended […]

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Breaking News 1 Jul 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Starmer Axes Welfare Reforms Amidst Labour Backbench Discontent

Breaking News: Keir Starmer has significantly weakened planned welfare reforms following a rebellion from within the Labour party. Keir Starmer has been forced to substantially revise proposed welfare changes, reportedly creating a £5 billion shortfall, after facing opposition from a cohort of Labour MPs. The climbdown, announced today, concerns planned tightening of benefit rules intended […]

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Breaking News 30 Jun 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

US-UK Trade Deal Yields Early Benefits as Car Tariffs Are Lifted

Breaking News: A post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and US has begun to deliver, with tariff reductions on British automotive exports. A limited trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States came into effect today, immediately removing tariffs on British cars exported to the US. The move, initially agreed in principle following […]

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