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Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.
US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate
Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances
Stripe to buy start-up OpenRouter in $8bn deal
Payment processor’s largest-ever acquisition is part of broader effort to expand into AI economy
US Treasury to boost long-term bond purchases in bid to steady market
Move reflects Washington’s concerns about sharp rise in borrowing costs, investors say
Grain prices surge as Ukraine war chokes off Black Sea ports
Analysts fear global food price shock if attacks on terminals and ships continue