Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund is ambitious, but its design raises questions | The-14

Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund aims to build national wealth, but critics warn its structure, risks and dual mandate may create problems.

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US and Japan Acknowledge "Undesirable" Currency Swings, Coordination Stated

US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Japan's leaders agree that big currency changes are not good. They will talk more to manage the yen and dollar.

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https://newsletter.tf/us-japan-currency-swings-undesirable-coordination-stated/

The US and Japan are talking about currency. Japan has recently acted to help its yen. This is a sign of cooperation between the two countries.

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https://newsletter.tf/us-japan-currency-swings-undesirable-coordination-stated/

US and Japan Agree Currency Swings Are Bad, Will Talk More

US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Japan's leaders agree that big currency changes are not good. They will talk more to manage the yen and dollar.

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UK borrowing costs rise as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’
By Tom Knowles

Bond yields creep higher on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflation

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/uk-gilt-yields-creep-higher-as-starmer-speech-fails-to-dispel-investor-jitters

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UK borrowing costs rise as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’

Bond yields creep higher on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflation

The Guardian
⛽ Trump’s gas tax suspension talk may sound like relief, but here’s the bottom line: suspending 18.4 cents per gallon means little when broader Iran-linked instability, oil volatility, and inflation are driving prices higher worldwide.

Political theater does not fix structural damage.

Read more:
https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/economic-policy/trump-gas-tax-suspension/

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Trump Gas Tax Suspension Possible but It Is Just More Misleading Political Theater | The Democracy Advocate

Trump Gas Tax Suspension offers minor pump relief while Trump’s Iran conflict strategy drives larger fuel spikes, inflation, and worldwide economic disruption.

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UK borrowing costs rise as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’

Bond yields creep higher on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflation

The Guardian

US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
By Lauren Aratani in New York

Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/senate-kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair

#FederalReserve #Economicpolicy #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #USeconomy #Economics #Business #USpolitics #USnews #LaurenArataniinNewYork

US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank

The Guardian
US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank

The Guardian