US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2024
Israeli settlers in the West Bank were hit with international sanctions. It only emboldened them More than a dozen Israeli settlers have been targeted by international sanctions over accusations of attacks and harassment against Palestinians in the West Bank The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Janet Yellen To Address Risks And Opportunities Of AI Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to discuss AI's impact on financial systems, addressing risks and benefits in upcoming speech. Top News · Jun 5, 2024
U.S. Treasury Official In Kyiv Discusses Financial Support For Ukraine U.S. Treasury official in Kyiv discussing financial aid, sanctions on Russia, and using Russian assets to aid Ukraine's defense amidst Russia's territorial... Top News · May 29, 2024
US To Unveil 'Guardrails' Needed For Carbon Markets To Succeed President Joe Biden's administration is set Tuesday to unveil "guardrails" it says will ensure that carbon offset markets effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a significant win for advocates of the contentious schemes. International Business Times · May 28, 2024
Yellen Expects Quick FDIC Nominee Announcement From White House The White House is actively working to select a nominee for the FDIC, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the process. Top News · May 26, 2024
Yellen Supports Ukraine Loan Plan, More Work Needed Treasury Secretary Yellen announces strong support for Ukraine loan plan to aid economic stability and recovery. Top News · May 25, 2024
Hopes grow of G7 deal to support Ukraine with $300bn in frozen Russian assets Foreign ministers confident of agreement to use bank assets as security for Ukraine reconstruction loan The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting The U.S. is seeking to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets as finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich democracies open a two-day meeting Another key topic pushed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be building a united front against China’s… The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Yellen Worried About Israel Threats To Palestinian Banks U.S. Treasury Secretary expresses concern over Israel's threats to Palestinian banks amid escalating tensions in the region. Top News · May 23, 2024
Yellen Urges G7 Action Against China's Industrial Overcapacity Former Fed Chair Yellen urges G7 nations to unite against China's industrial overcapacity, highlighting global economic concerns. Top News · May 23, 2024
With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets Ukraine's allies are looking for ways to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets and use the money to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Russian Assets Plan For Aiding Ukraine To Dominate G7 Meet G7 finance ministers gather in Italy on Thursday for a three-day meeting dominated by plans to use Russian assets to help Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Moscow and the commercial threat posed by China. International Business Times · May 23, 2024
Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and S. Africa Push To Tax Billionaires 2% Yearly; US Says No Yellen announces US opposition to global wealth tax, despite support from Brazil, France, and others. International Business Times UK · May 22, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Worse than Bakhmut but now we have shells, say Kharkiv defenders Ukraine says last Russian cruise missile ship in Crimea destroyed; give us Russia’s frozen assets, not just the interest, says Kuleba. What we know on day 819
Top News · May 21, 2024 Yellen Urges German Banks To Comply With Russia Sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns German banks to comply with American sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine crisis, emphasizing the importance of stri...
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
International Business Times · May 20, 2024 G7 Push To Use Russian Assets For Ukraine 'Vital And Urgent': Yellen It is "vital and urgent" for the United States and allies to find a way to tap immobilized Russian assets in helping Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in prepared remarks released Monday.
Kiplinger · May 16, 2024 IRS Direct File Will Be Permanent, Competing With TurboTax, H&R Block The IRS says it will bring Direct File back next tax season.
WEKU · May 14, 2024 Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles.
Axios · May 14, 2024 Biden targets China — and Trump — with new tariffs The goal is to protect America's new green tech and manufacturing industries.
Top News · May 14, 2024 Yellen Foresees Chinese Response To Expected US Tariffs US and China trade tensions rise as potential tariff actions loom, sparking global economic concerns.
Top News · May 13, 2024 FDIC Report Reveals Unacceptable Abuses, Yellen Condemns Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen condemns sexual misconduct at FDIC, calls for accountability and prevention measures in response to report findings.
Top News · May 10, 2024 Yellen Urges Congress Action On Nonbank Mortgage Sector US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlights the need for regulatory oversight and consumer protection in the growing nonbank mortgage sector.
International Business Times · May 10, 2024 Yellen Urges Action To Curb US Mortgage Market Risks US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen flagged risks posed in the mortgage market Friday, as regulators released recommendations to address the sector's vulnerabilities.