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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on ...
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack: Yellen's comments come as Israel's war cabinet is weighing how to respond to the ...
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Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel ...
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout: The agency said it met a goal of 100,000 users for the new Direct File site, which is limited to 12 ...
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign ...
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U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
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U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group
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US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of drone unit: The Treasury Department announced Friday it issued sanctions against a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of ...
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US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of drone unit
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Yellen Warns China on Exports and Russia Support: Beijing’s economic policies threaten American workers, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told Vice Premier He ...
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Yellen Warns China on Exports and Russia Support
Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
  • US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.

  • Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.

  • Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.

  • The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
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U.S., China agree to hold more talks about economic concerns: The announcement is a very minor step aimed at cooling tensions around overproduction concerns.
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U.S., China agree to hold more talks about economic concerns
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US and China agree to start new talks on 'balanced' economic growth: The United States and China have agreed to hold "intensive exchanges on balanced growth" ...
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US and China agree to start new talks on 'balanced' economic growth
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
  • The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.

  • These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.

  • Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.

  • The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
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Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods: Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk ...
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Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns China of Overproduction Risks
  • Janet Yellen has warned China during her second visit as US Treasury Secretary about the risks to jobs and businesses posed by the overproduction of certain goods.

  • Yellen highlighted the consequences of the overcapacity of Chinese goods in key industries such as electric vehicles and solar panels, stating that this could impact American firms, workers, and companies globally.

  • She discussed potential trade barriers that could be considered if China does not respond to warnings about overcapacity, emphasizing that China is flooding the global market with cheap, state-subsidized products.

  • Yellen emphasized the importance of a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and continued her discussions on bilateral cooperation in areas such as climate change and financial stability with Chinese counterparts.
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Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? : Maybe it’s unconstitutional and if so, then so be it. But I get why it exists and I don’t ...
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Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? 
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The China pushback uniting major world powers: Large economies have taken aim at cheap products from subsidized Chinese industries.
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The China pushback uniting major world powers
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ
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Yellen: Cutting off economic relations with China isn't "practical"
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Yellen: Cutting off economic relations with China isn't ...
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Tax deadline is pivotal for funding markets, Fed's balance sheet: The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking ...
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Tax deadline is pivotal for funding markets, Fed's balance sheet
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Regulators probe Morgan Stanley's vetting process for wealthy clients: One client includes a Russian-linked billionaire who was sanctioned by the UK ...
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Regulators probe Morgan Stanley's vetting process for wealthy clients
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'Instant' EV Tax Credits Are a Hit: $580M Paid This Year: Claiming federal electric vehicle tax credits at the point of sale is a new and popular option in 2024.
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'Instant' EV Tax Credits Are a Hit: $580M Paid This Year
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TSA agent charged with stealing $22K check mailed to NYC defense lawyer: TSA agent Diamondique Richardson and an accomplice, Cinque Lipscomb ...
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TSA agent charged with stealing $22K check mailed to NYC defense lawyer
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Never mind the overcapacity, have some dim sum!: Why did China's state media focus so intently on what US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate?
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Never mind the overcapacity, have some dim sum!
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Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use in Russia's war
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Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use ...
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IRS proposes rules for stock buyback tax: The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued proposed rules for the stock buyback tax for large ...
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IRS proposes rules for stock buyback tax
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BTC halving to fuel ‘raging firesale of crypto assets’ — Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin’s halving and some moves from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Treasury will cause a ...
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BTC halving to fuel ‘raging firesale of crypto assets’ — Arthur Hayes
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ATO in stand-off with US tech giants over software tax grab: The Tax Office is caught up in a battle with the US government and tech giants like Microsoft over ...
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ATO in stand-off with US tech giants over software tax grab
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US and China agree to hold talks on 'balanced economic growth': The United States and China have agreed to hold "intensive exchanges on balanced ...
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US and China agree to hold talks on 'balanced economic growth'
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US announces new sanctions against shipping company linked to Iranian military: The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said ...
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US announces new sanctions against shipping company linked to Iranian ...
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Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she intends to warn China ...
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Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive ...
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns of China's 'Global Domination' Industrial Push
  • US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized China's use of subsidies to give its manufacturers in key industries a competitive advantage and plans to address the issue in an upcoming visit.

  • Yellen highlighted China's desire to achieve global dominance in electric cars, batteries, and solar energy. She spoke during the reopening of a US solar-cell manufacturing facility in Georgia that closed in 2017 due to cheap imports.

  • The US government is not considering retaliatory trade actions against China for subsidies but aims to find constructive solutions. Yellen plans to address the issue of overcapacity in China during her next visit.

  • China is experiencing significant growth in new industries like solar, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries. Yellen emphasized the harm to American companies from China's surplus and praised the Biden administration's efforts to build up the domestic renewable energy industry.
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US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure: The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company ...
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US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure
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Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms: A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add ...
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Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms
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US levels new sanctions over Russian disinformation campaign: The United States has imposed new sanctions against two individuals and two entities connected to a ...
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US levels new sanctions over Russian disinformation campaign
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Big Brother, Big Banks censorship collusion should concern every American: We cannot continue to let law enforcement, regulators and banks that are too big to ...
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Big Brother, Big Banks censorship collusion should concern every American
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Intel Gets $20 Billion in US Grants, Loans for Chip Plants: The US will award Intel Corp. $8.5 billion in grants and as much as $11 billion in loans to help fund ...
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Intel Gets $20 Billion in US Grants, Loans for Chip Plants
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U.S., Britain sanction China for broad 14-year hacking campaign : Chinese state-linked hackers targeted White House officials, along with senior agency staff and ...
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U.S., Britain sanction China for broad 14-year hacking campaign
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US sanctions, indicts China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
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US sanctions, indicts China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical ...
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DOJ weighing antitrust probe of US Steel takeover: While antitrust issues are secondary to a national security review, a lengthy inquiry could add more ...
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DOJ weighing antitrust probe of US Steel takeover
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AI is making life easier for financial fraudsters: A new Treasury Department warns of a gap in fraud prevention efforts between large and small financial firms
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AI is making life easier for financial fraudsters
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US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general: The US announced sanctions on Thursday against Nicaraguan Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina ...
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US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general
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US Budget Deficit Widens to $828 Billion in Five Months on Interest Costs: Interest costs continued to drive the US budget deficit wider in February ...
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US Budget Deficit Widens to $828 Billion in Five Months on Interest Costs
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
  • President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

  • The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.

  • Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.

  • The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
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US bans maker of spyware used to target government officials, journalists: The Treasury Department banned the maker of spyware used to target government ...
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US bans maker of spyware used to target government officials, journalists
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A major investment in hydrogen energy — and the Midwest — is met with hope and concern
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A major investment in hydrogen energy — and the Midwest — is met with hope ...
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U.S. Probes Hamas’s Use of Crypto Before Oct. 7
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U.S. Probes Hamas’s Use of Crypto Before Oct. 7
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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states: Direct File has many limits, but nearly 19M people in 12 states may be eligible.
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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states
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Why private equity has been involved in every recent bank deal: New York Community Bank's $1 billion-plus capital raise is the latest example of private equity ...
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Why private equity has been involved in every recent bank deal
Quick Glance: NYCB: 7% Deposit Loss, Dividend Cut to 1 Cent
  • New York Community Bank lost 7% of its deposits in the turbulent month before announcing a capital injection of over $1 billion from investors led by Steven Mnuchin's Liberty Strategic Capital.

  • The company had $77.2 billion in deposits on March 5, down from $83 billion on February 5, the day before Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bank's credit rating to junk.

  • After announcing a crucial lifeline from a group of private equity investors led by Mnuchin's Liberty Strategic Capital on Wednesday, NYCB's stock rebounded after a significant decline.
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