Mélenchon Fumes at ECB Rate Hikes After Calling for Debt Wipeout

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to counter his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, touting that when he makes market calls nowadays he’s effectively doing so with inside information.

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Chile’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate unchanged, citing intensified risks from the conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of sustained weakness in the local economy.

US consumer borrowing increased in July by more than expected, reflecting the biggest advance in non-revolving credit in three years.

Political leader whose administration was buffeted by the Asian financial crisis, Sars epidemic and a contentious security bill

A long-awaited review into the UK’s youth employment crisis could recommend slowing or reversing planned rises in the minimum wage, its author hinted.