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Budget leak shock: UK’s Treasury chief Reeves unveils tax plan in Parliament; Labour braces for political fallout

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves delivered her tax-raising budget on Wednesday under the shadow of a major leak that exposed her proposals hours before she reached Parliament. The disclosure came from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which Reeves relies on for independent forecasts. According to AP, the leak effectively mapped out the entire fiscal…

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Donald Trump backing H-1B visa program, says: An American can’t have that job, not …

When Ingraham noted that “we have plenty of talent”, Trump said, “No, you don’t, no you don’t. You don’t have certain talents. And people have to learn The Donald Trump administration is repositioning the H-1B visa program to bring in skilled foreign workers on a temporary basis to train Americans for high-tech roles, Treasury Secretary…

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US-China rare earths dynamics: Scott Bessent slams Beijing’s restrictions; treasury secy claims India & others moving at ‘warp speed’ to cut reliance

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent once again criticised China’s rare earth export controls, saying the United States and its allies are now moving at “warp speed” to build independent supply chains and reduce reliance on Beijing.Speaking to CNN, Bessent said that China’s strategy had been in motion for decades and accused the previous US governments…

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‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent criticised China’s decision to tighten control of rare earth exports, calling it a “mistake” that cautioned everyone.Reflecting on China’s decision to introduce new export restrictions in October, Bessent said the move had revealed Beijing’s willingness to weaponise rare earths, a group of minerals that are vital to defence systems, electric…

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Gold reserves vs dollar assets: Why is RBI buying gold & reducing investments in US treasury securities – top points to know

The central bank has added 600 kilograms to its gold reserves this fiscal year. (Representative image) In a strategic shift, India is betting on gold rather than dollar-based assets for its foreign exchange reserves. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is showing a preference for gold over dollar-based investments, data suggests. As of October 10,…

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‘Unhinged’ wolf warrior: US Treasury Secy Bessent slams China’s trade negotiator; claims he showed up uninvited

In a sign of growing US-China trade tensions, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called Beijing’s trade official ‘unhinged’, likening him to a wolf warrior – a term normally used for aggressive Chinese diplomats.The stabilising US-China diplomatic relations deteriorated recently following American expansion of technology restrictions and proposed tariffs on Chinese vessels at US…

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‘China is in middle of Recession, and they are …’, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; accuses China of controls on resources vital for technology

FILE – President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka. AP/PTI(AP10_13_2025_000160B) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused China of attempting to undermine the global economy by imposing export controls on critical rare earth minerals and resources essential for technology…

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Trump-Xi meeting still on! ‘Substantial communication’ between US-China, says US treasury secretary; What’s next?

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is still very much on the table even as the two countries get embroiled in escalating trade tensions.US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said that he still expects a meeting between the two presidents.“He will be meeting with Party Chair Xi in…

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