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tariffs & trade
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Kristalina Georgieva Warns Global Economy's Resilience Nearing Its Limits
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund stated on X that while the global economy remains resilient, its buffers are depleting and inflation persists.
Kristalina Georgieva Announces New Framework to Tackle Cyber Fraud
The IMF Managing Director revealed a joint initiative with the World Bank and Bank of Thailand to combat cyber-enabled financial crime.
Kristalina Georgieva Calls for Investment in People
The IMF Managing Director highlighted the importance of human capital ahead of upcoming IMF Meetings.
ZeroHedge Reports Hurricane Isaias Slams Gulf Coast Refineries Spared
Financial markets blog ZeroHedge reported today that Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the Gulf Coast, causing widespread power outages but sparing major refineries.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for End to Iran War to Lower Gas Prices
Senator Elizabeth Warren attributed high gas and diesel prices to current policy, suggesting an end to the conflict with Iran.
Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's 'Filthy Deal' Over Diesel Prices
Senator Chuck Schumer criticized a reported deal by the Trump administration, linking it to high diesel prices and geopolitical concerns.
Peter Schiff Questions Trump's Russian Diesel Deal During Prior Tariffs
Economist Peter Schiff noted a discrepancy between a new deal to supply Russian diesel and earlier tariffs targeting Russian oil and gas.
Kristalina Georgieva Urges Authorities to Slash Red Tape
The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director called for deregulation and renewed focus on entrepreneurship in a recent public post.
JD Vance Calls "Socialism" a Fight for Cheap Labor
The Vice President of the United States made a direct claim on X regarding the definition and implications of economic policy.
Nick Timiraos Reports New York Fed Data on Tariff-Driven Inflation
The Wall Street Journal's chief economics correspondent cited new data from the New York Fed indicating tariffs significantly contributed to goods price inflation.
Peter Schiff Says August 2026 Trade Deficit Was Biggest Ever Under Specific Conditions
The chief economist at Euro Pacific Asset Management claimed the August 2026 U.S. trade deficit was the largest monthly trade deficit ever, excluding specific historical anomalies.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US Trade Deficit Widens to $132.6 Billion in August
The Kobeissi Letter announced that the U.S. goods trade deficit expanded significantly in August, reaching its widest gap since March 2025.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US-China Trade Deal Valued at $60 Billion
The Kobeissi Letter announced a new trade agreement between the US and China, cutting tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods and including a commitment for China to import US coal.
ZeroHedge Reports White House Assurances on Diesel Export Ban
A financial markets blog reported Senator Ted Cruz relayed White House assurances to refinery heads that a diesel export ban is off the table.