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Treasury chief Bessent considers 11 candidates for the Federal Reserve chair position

Treasury chief Bessent considers 11 candidates for the Federal Reserve chair position

Slatestone Wealth Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari weighs in on how global matters are influencing the Kraman Countdown market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration will start interviewing candidates for the chair of the Federal Reserve System after Labor Day. Bessent shared these details during an interview with CNBC’s ‘Squawk […]

China, Excluded by Russia, Seeks to Establish a Position in Ukraine Peace Discussions

China, Excluded by Russia, Seeks to Establish a Position in Ukraine Peace Discussions

China’s Support for Peaceful Reconciliation in Ukraine China’s Foreign Ministry expressed on Monday that Beijing backs “all efforts towards a peaceful reconciliation in Ukraine” and emphasized the importance of dialogue following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Alaska for a meeting with President Donald Trump. Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Voldy Mie […]

Ted Cruz Encourages Trump to Support Somaliland, References Pro-Israel Position

Ted Cruz Encourages Trump to Support Somaliland, References Pro-Israel Position

Senator Cruz Advocates for Somaliland Recognition U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs and World Health Policy, has formally called on President Trump to recognize Somaliland as an independent state. He argues that Somaliland holds strategic importance in countering China’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa. […]

Trump’s subdued position following his meeting with Putin in Alaska indicates that there are still unresolved issues regarding peace in Ukraine, according to officials.

Trump's subdued position following his meeting with Putin in Alaska indicates that there are still unresolved issues regarding peace in Ukraine, according to officials.

Officials Discuss Challenges for Peace in Ukraine Following Trump-Putin Conference After President Trump’s ambiguous press conference alongside Alaska’s Russian President Vladimir Putin, certain officials indicated that “critical obstacles” remain on the road to peace in Ukraine. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo humorously remarked that the situation was “different,” pointing out that neither leader attempted […]