Andy Burnham calls for more powers for Glasgow after John Swinney meeting ANDY Burnham has called for more powers to be devolved to Scottish cities after a meeting with John Swinney. The National (Scotland) · Oct 30
DUP accused of ‘sabotage’ by snubbing economic event Sinn Fein MP John Finucane said it was a ‘disgrace’ that leaders were not attending the National Economic Council in Glasgow. Evening Standard · Oct 30
John Swinney pledges to work with Andy Burnham on 'devolving powers' to Scotland JOHN Swinney has pledged to work with Andy Burnham on plans to "devolve further powers" from Westminster to Scotland The National (Scotland) · Oct 30
John Swinney urges Prime Minister to 'respect' devolution ahead of crunch meeting JOHN Swinney has urged the Prime Minister to “turn words into action” by working “constructively” with the Scottish Government and respecting devolution ahead of a key meeting in Glasgow. The National (Scotland) · Oct 30
PM’s Scotland meeting an opportunity to ‘turn words into action’ – Swinney John Swinney said the UK Government should work with the Scottish Government to deliver devolution proposals. Evening Standard · Oct 30
Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions The Prime Minister was speaking ahead of the first National Economic Council for the nations in Glasgow. Evening Standard · Oct 30
Trump’s top financial guru says economy ‘looks amazing’ – despite countless polls saying Americans are worried National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett insists outlook is positive, dimissing new survey’s finding that 77 percent of voters believe the nation’s financial health is poor The Independent UK · Jul 31
Andy Burnham takes swipe at 'London-based voices' on first day in No10 North HQ to push devolution revolution ‘No10 North is as much for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it is for the regions of England,’ says the new Prime Minister Evening Standard · Jul 24
Inflation Rose Less Than Expected Last Month. Now a Top Trump Official Says The Fed Must Act Accordingly National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said there is no argument to raise interest rates after inflation rose less than expected in June. International Business Times · Jul 15
Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war Veteran left-winger ridicules National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over his attempts to reassure the public as war drags on and fuel crisis threatens to deepen The Independent UK · Apr 15
Stocks Settle Higher on Strength in Tech The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.77%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.46%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Feb 9
Stocks Recover Early Losses as Tech Stocks Rebound The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.61%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.50%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Feb 9
Stocks Slip Ahead of this Week's US News on Jobs and Inflation The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.17%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0024%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Feb 9
Trump Hints $2,000 Tariff Rebate Cheques Could Land 'Toward Year-End' — Family Relief Trump hints that £1,600 ($2,000) tariff rebate cheques may arrive by the end of 2026, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns legal hurdles could delay payouts. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025 Kevin Hassett's Fed Chair Momentum Rattles Bond Markets As Donald Trump's Pick Takes Shape Bond markets are showing signs of unrest as Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director, is increasingly being seen as a potential candidate for the Federal Reserve chairmanship.
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 Trump Advisor Kevin Hassett Reportedly Leading Fed Chair Race: See What Polymarket, Kalshi Bettors Are Predicting White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, according to a report published Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Trump economic guru Hassett offers blunt advice to federal workers going without paychecks during government shutdown National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett addressed the crunch on unpaid government workers Friday after news of a spike in inflation
Barchart · Apr 21, 2025 Dollar Retreats and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Threats to Fed Independence The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.98% and posted a new 3-year low. The dollar sold off Monday on a renewed crisis of confidence in the dollar after National Economic Council Director Hassett said President Trump was contemplating the possibility of firing Fed Chair Powell. The firing of...
Barchart · Apr 21, 2025 Dollar Tumbles and Gold Soars to a Record High on Concern Over Fed Independence The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.94% and fell to a new 3-year low. The dollar is selling off today on a renewed crisis of confidence in the dollar after National Economic Council Director Hassett said President Trump was contemplating the possibility of firing Fed Chair Powell. The...
Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025 Trump Looking Into Whether He Can Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell Despite Central Bank Independence President Donald Trump is studying whether he can fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett
Latin Times · Apr 7, 2025 Markets Spike Over Quote About Trump Considering a Pause On Tariffs, Dip Again After Proven False Markets suddenly spiked on Monday over a quote attributed to the director of the National Economic Council. They dipped again after it was proven false
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs The treasurer has pushed for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, with a decision due soon from Donald Trump.
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.
Top News · Feb 20, 2025 Government Efficiency Checks Not Expected To Cause Inflation Concerns National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett addresses concerns about inflationary impact of DOGE checks and emphasizes government spending as primary ...