Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy
Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
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Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago.
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Brevan Howard profits slump as hedge fund misses out on macro trading boom
Profits available to be shared by partners fell by a fifth to £61mn for year to March 2025