US President Trump: The next meeting will be with Zelensky or with Zelensky and Putin; wants to meet with Zelensky and Putin, and will attend Zelensky's meeting with Putin if necessary.
Several participants in the Fed's January monetary policy meeting notes that it might be appropriate to consider pausing or slowing the balance sheet until the debt ceiling issue is resolved. Respondents to the Fed survey believe the process will end in mid-2025, slightly later than previously expected.
The Fed's January monetary policy meeting notes that all participants thought it was appropriate to keep the target rate unchanged.
On February 18, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, was invited to attend a seminar on emerging market economies jointly hosted by the international monetary fund and Saudi Arabia and delivered a keynote speech. Pan Gongsheng pointed out that in 2024, China's economy continued to recover and achieve the annual economic growth target of 5%. Especially since late September last year, the Chinese government has launched a package of incremental policies to effectively boost socia...
Speaking at the annual conference of the Asian Securities Industry and Financial Marekt Association, Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Hui Cheng-yu, said that Hong Kong will further relax asset appraisal requirements and accept investments made through qualified private companies. The tax system for funds and single family offices will also be improved, and a new change of domicile system will be introduced to attract more international companies to set up offices or...
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell attended a hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs to deliver semi-annual monetary policy testimony and answer questions from lawmakers. Key points of Powell's testimony include: Inflation has moved much closer to the 2 per cent long-term target, although still slightly higher, and risks under the dual mandate are being watched closely. Recent data suggest that economic activity continues to grow at a healthy pace.
According to sources, US President Donald Trump plans to attend the Saudi-backed Miami conference this month.
On February 7, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Zhang Guoqing, Special Representative of President Xi Jinping, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Vice Premier of the State Council, will be invited to France to attend the artificial intelligence action summit from February 9 to 12.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Powell will attend a Senate hearing at 23:00 on February 11, Beijing time, where he will issue a semi-annual policy report.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell will appear at a Senate hearing on February 11, when he will issue a semi-annual policy report.