Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, U.S. President Donald Trump said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being considered as a potential replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Powell’s policies and indicated that leadership changes at the Fed remain a possibility in the near future.
Kingston — Jamaican Prime Minister said the government will “devote all our energy to mount a strong recovery” after a powerful storm struck the island on Wednesday, killing four people in St. Elizabeth, according to officials.
London — Gold prices climbed on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and a Federal Reserve rate cut. Investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated trade agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
