Russia’s budget deficit widens to $34.4 billion after late spending spree
(Reuters) – Russia recorded a budget deficit of more than 3 trillion roubles for the third year running in 2024, the finance ministry said on Monday, with both spending and revenue rising sharply compared with 2023 as Moscow ploughed economic
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president
Investing.com — Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice John Roberts. Alongside him, JD Vance took the oath of vice presidency, administered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. In
Trump says he will tariff and tax foreign countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would tariff and tax countries to enrich Americans, promised an overhaul of the trade system, and said the United States would establish an “external revenue service”. “We are establishing the
