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New US Fed governor says rates should be around 'mid-2%'
New US Fed governor says rates should be around 'mid-2%'
by  AFP

The US Fed governor newly appointed by President Donald Trump argued Monday for significantly lower interest rates, signaling that concerns over inflation may be overblown. But underscoring policymakers' different considerations, St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem cautioned in a separate speech Monday of risks that above-target inflation could be more persistent than desirable.

US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
by  AFP

The US Treasury said Monday it stood ready to "do what is needed" to support Argentina's economy, as President Javier Milei battles to calm jittery financial markets. Milei thanked Washington for its "unconditional support for the Argentine people."

Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
by  AFP

The world's second largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection -- but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday. The firm is showcasing the Motswedi as part of a collection of four gems -- including the world's third largest diamond -- which were recently discovered at the same mine.

Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
by  AFP

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday appointed a "personal representative for investment" charged with bringing new business to Germany as part of efforts to revive the struggling economy. Fixing the struggling economy has been a priority for Merz, from the conservative CDU, since he was elected as chancellor earlier this year.

IEA feels the heat as Washington pushes pro-oil agenda
IEA feels the heat as Washington pushes pro-oil agenda
by  AFP

No stranger to ire from oil-producing nations, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is facing pressure from the Trump administration over its globally-respected reports that predict a dwindling in fossil fuel demand.

Spanish bank BBVA raises offer for rival Sabadell
Spanish bank BBVA raises offer for rival Sabadell
by  AFP

Spanish banking giant BBVA raised its takeover offer for Sabadell on Monday as it seeks to lure its smaller rival's shareholders before the October 7 deadline to accept its hostile bid. BBVA said it would not make further improvements to the bid or extend the deadline for shareholders to accept it.