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According to CNBC, a US commerce department official said the US government was not in talks with quantum computing companies to buy stakes in these companies on the condition of federal funds. "The department is not currently in talks with quantum computing companies regarding equity," the spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, the Wall Street Journal quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that the Trump administration was in talks with companies such as IonQ, Rigetti Computing an...
According to people familiar with the matter, Bank of Japan officials believe there is no urgent need to raise the base rate next week, even though the Japanese economy is on track to meet its price target. With the economy and inflation developing largely in line with expectations, officials see the likelihood of achieving their vision continuing to rise gradually, the people said. They said that while they do not rule out another rate hike before the end of the year, so far there are no conclu...
On February 12, Trump administration officials are discussing plans to consolidate bank regulators, possibly attempting to merge the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) into the Treasury Department without congressional approval, and merge its regulatory functions with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The plan, which aims to reduce the powers of the banking regulator and increase direct government control over the financial sector, comes after the Trump administratio...
Federal Reserve officials are taking a "neutral" policy stance, pointing to strong economic performance and waiting for more clarity on Donald Trump's policies. "I expect the coming months to provide clarity on the incoming administration's policies and the continuation of inflationary pressures in 2024," Fed Governor Michelle W. Bowman said in a speech in California on Jan. 9. Bowman's speech and Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff...
Market news: European Central Bank officials are considering whether another rate cut is only possible in 2024.
On May 20th, local time on the 19th, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed the hope that Iranian President Raisi and his accompanying officials can return home safely, and everyone should pray for them. The Iranian people do not need to worry, and the work of the country and government will not be affected.
