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The US and China have extended their bilateral trade truce until January 10, 2027, focusing on securing commitments for rare-earth supplies and agricultural purchases like 25 million tonnes of soybean
US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He will meet to discuss AI, tariffs, and critical mineral flows ahead of a presidential summit. Discussions may cover rare-earth supply restorati
US Treasuries gained value as crude oil prices declined amid Middle East de-escalation optimism, easing inflation concerns. Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond intervention faced skepticism as investors
Treasury Secretary Bessent's attempt to stabilize bond yields failed as yields rose despite intervention offers. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions and refinery shortages pushed Brent crude and diesel p
Treasury Secretary Bessent called on G-7 nations to aggressively enforce Iran sanctions, coinciding with a US waiver allowing limited Russian oil sales as energy markets react to regional instability.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent anticipates major Boeing orders and expanded energy and agricultural exports to China during President Trump's Beijing visit. Talks include establishing trade boards to b
US and China discuss an investment board and tariff truce, with implications for energy costs and agricultural trade including US beef import permits.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He held preparatory talks in South Korea ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered trade issues including agriculture, energy, semicond
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urged China and allies to join a US military operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, citing an 8-10 million barrel daily oil shortfall. He claimed the US has absolute c
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced criticism at international forums for limited engagement during a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions. While oil prices retreated following
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the US will not renew general licenses for Russian and Iranian crude sales, contributing to global oil prices trading around $95 per barrel amid supply disru
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized IMF and World Bank inflation forecasts driven by Middle East war energy spikes, asserting U.S. resilience while noting the World Bank's policy shift on
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of hoarding oil and restricting exports during the Middle East conflict, citing supply chain disruptions comparable to past rare earth and medical goo
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