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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for February 2025, indicating an overall net TIC inflow of $284.7 billion.

A recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that hailstorms of "mushballs," coupled with lightning, are a reality on Jupiter and potentially other gas giant planets.

In response to the recent wildfires and straight-line wind damage in Los Angeles County, California, four federal financial regulatory agencies have taken steps to aid recovery efforts by temporarily suspending certain appraisal requirements for...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against four members of the Mexican cartel, La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), recognized for its involvement in trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States,...

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent had a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Jordan, Dr. Jafar Hassan, in Washington.

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent engaged in discussions with Carlos Cuerpo, Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business.

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced that its Global Credit platform is providing a €180 million financing package to Argon & Co.

The Federal Reserve has outlined its approach to monetary policy during a recent address at the Columbus Metropolitan Club.

President Hammack addressed a gathering in Columbus, Ohio, on April 16, 2025, discussing the Federal Reserve System's approach to monetary policy.

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by United Community Banks, Inc., based in Greenville, South Carolina, to merge with ANB Holdings, Inc. This merger will facilitate the indirect acquisition of American National Bank, located...

The Bank of Canada has released its April 2025 Monetary Policy Report, offering insights into the nation's inflation-control strategy, monetary policy objectives, and the primary tools employed for policy implementation.

The Bank of Canada has opted to keep its target for the overnight rate unchanged at 2.75%.

Carlyle and SK Capital Partners have announced an extension to their tender offer for bluebird bio, Inc., moving the expiration date to one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time on May 2, 2025.

The Bank of Canada announced it will maintain the policy interest rate at 2.75%, marking a stable point after seven previous rate cuts.

According to a January report from Inside Higher Ed, many college students are now using social media as an important source of news.

The University of California, Berkeley, has released a report in JAMA Pediatrics detailing a notable rise in self-harm incidents among adolescents in California, particularly among multiracial girls.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) has announced joint designations against 15 individuals involved with the terrorist group al-Shabaab in Somalia.

A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco examines the factors behind the decades-long decline in labor force participation rates among prime-age men.

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet requires a buffer, but the optimal size remains uncertain.

Federal financial regulatory agencies have taken a decisive step to aid recovery in areas affected by wildfires and wind damage in Los Angeles County, California.