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    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Capitol Hill hearing on Tuesday that the US can have a very productive relationship with China. He said the US-China relationship is in a very comfortable place and that competition helps avoid stagnation. He said the Trump administration sees a good partnership with Venezuela. He said this would eventually lead to free and fair elections. Bessent said the Federal Reserve, under Kevin Warsh’s leadership, would be watching for any timing mismatch. He also said that productivity booms tend to bring employment booms. He said the US would see what happens with Iran. He added ... (full story)

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Shiham
Feb 10, 2026 11:51pm
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same news,different speakers, again and again
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Trader#3F20
Feb 11, 2026 4:49am
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America is experiencing relative decline while China is on a significant upward trajectory. China no longer relies on your products or the US Dollar. It is imperative to acknowledge that the United States has lost its position as the world leader. Furthermore, by weaponising the US Dollar, you are jeopardizing its status as the world's reserve currency. It is highly likely that Europe and the UK will increasingly turn to China and the BRICS nations, opting to conduct international transactions through non-Dollar means. This shift will result in the purchase of Chinese Yuan-denominated bonds rather than US Treasury bonds.
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Trader#5018
Feb 11, 2026 7:04am
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Kick and punch ppl and then now talk rubbish crap zZzZzzzz what a loser
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