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Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world's largest economies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to the world's largest economies

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s urging his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration’s playbook of using tariffs to crack down on trade imbalances

The Independent UK · Sep 1

The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

As US Bond Selloff Accelerates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says a Stronger Yen is Coming

Japan is the largest international holder of US Treasury bonds, and Bessent weighed in on Tokyo’s monetary policy during the G20 summit.

Barchart · Sep 1

Russia’s return to G20 talks unsettles Europe as Iran and trade tensions loom

Russia's presence at the opening of G20 meetings in North Carolina sparked pushback from Europe on Monday, adding fresh tension to talks already clouded by the Iran war and US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 1

Russia Reportedly Raised Areas Of Cooperation With The U.S. During The G20. Bessent Said No As Long As The War Continues.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out any economic relief for Moscow or any development in relations while the war continues.

International Business Times · Sep 1

Global Inflation Remains Sticky. Bond Markets Around The World Continue Their Rout.

The selloff reached U.S. Treasurys and European debt as investors worried that another energy-price shock could keep inflation and interest rates higher for longer.

International Business Times · Sep 1

Two Tankers Have Been Hit In The Hormuz Strait. Trump Is Considering Renewed Strikes Against Iran.

The strikes would be aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar and missile capabilities around the waterway.

International Business Times · Sep 1

UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom

Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey faces

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Trump faces huge backlash for inviting Russian finance minister to G20 talks after years of exile

Anton Siluanov last attended the meeting via video link in April 2022, prompting Western officials to walk out

The Independent UK · Sep 1