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US reportedly backed yen in rare market intervention, Financial Times says

The United States may have taken part in an unusually coordinated effort to stabilize the Japanese yen, according to a report by the Financial Times, signaling what could be the first joint currency intervention between Washington and Tokyo in nearly three decades. Citing anonymous sources familiar......

U.S. Treasury removes 84 names from sanctions lists in bid to streamline enforcement

The U.S. Treasury Department has removed 84 individuals and entities from its sanctions lists as part of a broader effort to modernize the programs and reduce unnecessary compliance burdens on financial institutions. The latest round of removals follows a comprehensive review launched by Treasury Secretary......

Morocco's budget deficit narrows 22% in first half of 2026 as revenue growth outpaces spending

Morocco recorded a significant improvement in its public finances during the first half of 2026, with the national budget deficit shrinking by more than one-fifth compared with the same period last year. The latest Treasury Revenue and Expenditure Report released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance......

South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan to modernize key infrastructure

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to finance structural reforms aimed at improving critical infrastructure, reducing economic bottlenecks and supporting long-term job creation, the country's National Treasury announced on Tuesday. The financing will be directed toward......

Trump Accounts program aims to encourage long-term investing for American children

The United States has introduced the Trump Accounts program, a new federal investment initiative designed to help children begin building long-term financial assets from an early age. The program seeks to promote financial literacy, encourage saving habits, and provide families with a structured way......

Commemorative Trump dollar coin sparks legal debate ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The United States is preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence in 2026 with a series of commemorative initiatives, including the release of a special one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump. While the project is intended to celebrate a historic national milestone,......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Morocco’s treasury invests MAD 600 million in short-term liquidity management operation

Morocco's Directorate of Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) has carried out a 600 million dirham (MAD) short-term cash placement as part of its ongoing strategy to actively manage the state's liquidity and optimize returns on temporary treasury surpluses. The operation, conducted on Monday,......

Strong US jobs data rattles global stock markets

US financial markets fell sharply after a stronger-than-expected employment report signaled continued economic resilience and reduced expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, nearly double economists’ forecasts of 80,000 to 85,000. The unemployment......