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Trump says US president should have say over monetary policy
Trump says US president should have say over monetary policy
by  AFP

Donald Trump on Thursday voiced frustration at the independence of the Federal Reserve and suggested that the US president should have "at least a say" over the course of monetary policy. "I feel the president should have at least a say" about monetary policy, he said, adding he had "fought him very hard" on some occasions -- an apparent reference to Powell.

Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
by  AFP

False or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have amassed nearly 1.2 billion views this year, a watchdog reported Thursday, highlighting the billionaire's potential influence on the highly polarized White House race. Musk, who purchased the platform in 2022 for $44 billion, is facing growing scrutiny over his potential influence on voters.

US orders FTX, Alameda to pay $12.7 bn to victims
US orders FTX, Alameda to pay $12.7 bn to victims
by  AFP

Failed cryptocurrency platform FTX Trading and affiliate Alameda Research must pay $12.7 billion to compensate customers and fraud victims under a consent order, US regulators announced Thursday.

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