China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan 03-Dec 23:26

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China's position on Tuesday on remarks made by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan during talks with his French counterpart in Beijing and called on Paris to "continue to understand and support" that stance.

Bessent: China is reaching 'correct cadence' to complete promised US soybean purchases 03-Dec 23:11

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he was very optimistic about the U.S. economy next year, given increased capital investments, but said interest rate cuts were needed given a weakening in certain sectors including housing.

Bessent plans to press for Fed bank president district residency requirement 03-Dec 23:11

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he plans to advocate for a requirement that the 12 regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents should reside in their districts for at least three years before being appointed to lead their banks.