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The Fed is headed to court today. Its independence is at stake

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The Fed is headed to court today. Its independence is at stake

The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.  Read More 

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Analysis: As Trump sows division, China says it’s the calm, dependable leader the world needs

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Analysis: As Trump sows division, China says it’s the calm, dependable leader the world needs

As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up threats to take control of Greenland, vowing to levy tariffs on opponents of that bid, and leaking private messages from European leaders – Beijing took the cue to position itself as an alternative global leader.As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up […]

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