Alan Rappeport
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World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.
Trump’s Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets
The president-elect is considering a conflicting mix of qualities as he decides who will steer his economic agenda.
Trump’s Win Shows Limits of Biden’s Industrial Policy
Long-term economic investments in domestic manufacturing were overshadowed by real-time anxiety over rent and grocery prices.
U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats
Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.
Weak Jobs Report Provides Fodder For Harris and Trump Ahead of Election
Republicans and Democrats used the latest jobs numbers to bolster their arguments about who would be better at managing the economy.
Global Economic Leaders Confront a New Era of Industrial Policy
Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S.
I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats
The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.
I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats
The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.
Yellen Rebukes Chinese Lending Practices in Call for Debt Relief
In an interview, the Treasury secretary also highlighted progress at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ahead of annual meetings this week.