Trump slams Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady

Trump slams Jerome Powell after Fed holds rates steady

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters President Donald Trump ripped into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, calling him “destructive,” after the central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday….

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Xi seeks Middle East cease-fire in phone call with Putin

Xi seeks Middle East cease-fire in phone call with Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a cease-fire amid Iran-Israel tensions during phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, describing it as an “urgent priority,” the Foreign Ministry said. Xi said the international community should make efforts to de-escalate the situation and that disputes should be resolved through negotiations rather than force, stressing…

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Nvidia (NVDA) Joins Bill Gates TerraPower in $650M Nuclear Energy Push

June 19 Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has joined a $650 million funding round for TerraPower, the nuclear energy firm founded by Bill Gates (Trades, Portfolio), according to a Wednesday press release. The round was led by existing backers including Gates and HD Hyundai, alongside Nvidia’s venture capital arm, NVentures. The funds will help support regulatory and development…

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