Mr. Trump's public admission of authorising the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, declaring that "maritime drug trafficking is basically under control" and that a land strike could be next, marked a sharp escalation in US pressure on Mr. Maduro's government
Powell's latest statement that even after last week's rate cut, he still judged the current interest rate stance to be "moderately limited". The remarks suggest that the Federal Reserve may have more room to cut interest rates this year. At the same time, Powell also faced fierce criticism from the White House. Click to view...