US news is today heavily domianted by politics, tariffs and stock markets. The US President has clarified that he has no plans to fire Fed boss Jermone Powell despite complaining about his performance via Twitter/X.
The President has also hinted he may reverse his trade tariffs on China as the IMF downgrades the global economy forecasts and warns of a US recession.
The sun is shyly brreaking through the sky this week as spring sweeps across Europe, the daffodils are giving way to the joy of tulips — which were once traded like gold, with all the chaos of Trump, we can sense you are already reaching for your spade. Moving on, this week’s briefing spans power struggles in Europe, Middle Eastern diplomacy, and a tech-driven twist in US politics — all layered with media spin. In the global arena, leaders grapple with war, reparations, and election battles — from Paris to Gaza, Ottawa to Washington. As headlines swirl, we also spotlight a vanishing Easter tradition in Germany that is interesting. With the European football electrifying screens across continents, the beautiful game is once again uniting and dividing fans in equal measure, but the biggest surprise of all was Man United won a game. Well at least it’s Spring, the weather across the UK brings sunshine between short tempests, perfect for the Grand National Festival this weekend in Aintree, where national pride rides with the horses. 📰
The ongoing choas from Trump’s tariffs are back on the UK front pages as the IMF cuts global growth rates and confirms the UK is set to be amongst the hardest countries hit. The US has received the biggest downgrade amongst advanced economies as anxiety drives gold up amid Trump’s constant attacks on the Federal Reserve boss Jay Powell. There are concerns over how independent the central bank is and general worries over the state of the US economy.
Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, alleviating investor fears.
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.
The ongoing choas from Trump’s tariffs are back on the UK front pages as the IMF cuts global growth rates and confirms the UK is set to be amongst the hardest countries hit. The US has received the biggest downgrade amongst advanced economies as anxiety drives gold up amid Trump’s
Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, alleviating investor fears.
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.
The White House has expressed support for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that he shared sensitive military details in a second Signal messaging chat with family members, following a prior incident where information was shared with senior Trump administration officials.
Cliff Notes Thousands participated in nationwide “Hands Off!” protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with around 1,200 demonstrations organised across all 50 states, including major cities like Washington DC and New York City. Protesters voiced concerns over various issues, including the Trump administration’s policies on government downsizing, human rights,
Ukraine peace talks are back on the UK front pages this morning as plans for talks in London are set to take place. Many of the papers report that the meeting has been ‘downgraded’ after US Secretary of State Mario Marco Rubio pulled out of the talks, followed by his
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
Cliff Notes Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador during Donald Trump‘s administration, amid ongoing legal efforts to secure his return to the US. The senator was reportedly denied entry to a high-security prison in El Salvador, which he condemned
As of 22 April 2025, U.S. stock markets remain volatile following the April 2nd crash, which wiped over $3 trillion in value after President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—up to 125% on Chinese imports—sparked global trade tensions.
The trade war with China continues to escalate, with the U.S.
The value of the US dollar has fallen in recent days to a new three-year low following the uncertainty over the impact of the Trump tariffs on the global economy.
More reaction from the global stock markets, world leaders and experts a day after Donald Trump announced global tariffs.
GOLD prices rose on Monday well above a key US$2,000 level, supported by a weaker US dollar and on bets that the US Federal Reserve is done with its interest rate hike cycle.
Katy Perry’s recent space trip with Blue Origin, framed as a feminist statement, has drawn criticism for being a superficial publicity stunt rather than a genuine contribution to women’s empowerment in science.
Katy Perry goes to space – and no one is happy about it! There is heavy coverage of the backlash facing the all-female Blue Origin space flight yesterday, which saw Katy Perry and other celebrities go to space. On the front pages, the coverage is heavily focused on Perry’s reaction
Katy Perry and five other women made history as the first all-female space crew in over sixty years, launching aboard a Blue Origin rocket from West Texas.
Donald Trump announced a temporary 90-day suspension of certain tariffs less than a day after they came into effect. Many see it as the president backing down from his policy after US government bonds were being sold off, and the
The US-China trade war is in full flow as the rest of the world holds its breath, wondering, hoping and perhaps even praying that Trump sees some sense.
There are whispers in the corridors of Congress between
Politics is dominating the news in the United States – and around the world – with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs set to be announced tomorrow, the markets reaction to the impending tariffs and talks of Trump seeking a third term.<br
Friday’s news briefing – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order limiting union rights for many federal employees, citing national security concerns.
Suspected U.S. airstrikes hit multiple Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa and
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