Powell versus Trump: Why Fed independence matters in times of turmoil The Fed chairperson’s plainspeak on tariff risks to the US economy drew a fierce response from President Trump, who wants Powell ousted from office. But today’s turbulence is exactly why the US can’t do without central bank autonomy.
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India’s tier-2 cities can be hubs for global capability centres serving the financial sector The National Framework for GCCs announced in the budget for 2025-26 marks a promising beginning. Now is the time to build on that momentum. Here’s what must be done for smaller Indian cities to join the wave.
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Sin Chew Daily and Jalur Gemilang I have strong convictions that the Jalur Gemilang mistake is a genuine one. Nothing malicious.
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Nationalization: An idea that has come full circle British Steel, privatized by Thatcher, may get nationalized. Decisions in the political economy space must sometimes be made on merits and context. Universal truths said to hold at all times are suspect at best.
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A legacy of quiet leadership Remembering Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's contributions to Malaysia and Asean.
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