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Argentina passes the begging bowl, again

Maybe President Trump has bet on a dead horse. After all, Argentina has never been a good bet.

Fortune

Crypto markets rebound after $19 billion wipeout leaves traders reeling

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are recovering after traders suffered the largest liquidation event ever tracked by analytics firm CoinGlass.

Fortune

Trump's 'Genius Act' Sparks Hyperinflation Fears, Congresswoman Violates STOCK Act And More: This Week In Politics

Another week, another batch of stories. Here’s a quick roundup of the key political stories from the week that you might have missed.

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Trump's Fed Chair Shortlist Narrows To Five Doves: Who Are They?

Following a series of intense interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly cut President Donald Trump's list of Federal Reserve chair candidates to down to five, from an initial pool of eleven.

Benzinga

US throws Argentina €17bn lifeline as Milei-Trump ties deepen

Washington’s rare move to buy pesos and open a massive swap line steadied Argentina’s markets — but set off a political storm.

Euronews

Scott Bessent's $20 Billion Lifeline For Argentina A Bailout For 'His Hedge Fund Buddies,' Says Paul Krugman

Nobel Prize-winning economist, Paul Krugman has slammed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the administration’s $20 billion aid package for Argentina, calling it a lifeline for his “hedge fund buddies,” rather than being a move that furthers in U.S. strategic interest.

Benzinga

US Finalizes $20 Bn Economic Lifeline For Argentina, Buys Pesos

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington had bought Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion economic support program to help prop up the South American nation's faltering finances.

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The U.S. bought Argentine pesos, Bessent says

Treasury has finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina's central bank.

Axios

US buys Argentine pesos, finalizes $20 billion currency swap

The U.S. Treasury has purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina’s central bank

The Independent UK

Farmers Left Anxious As Trump Weighs $10 Billion Bailout Amid Tariff Turmoil

Trump administration considers $10 billion farmer bailout as China halts soybean purchases, but government shutdown delays relief for struggling agriculture sector.

International Business Times UK

Inside the Trump team’s secret talks to rescue Argentina—with the help of the ‘Money Doctor’ who wants to stop the 'pink tide' sweeping Latin America

Johns Hopkins professor Steve Hanke is an expert on "dollarization" and has helped the Trump Administration run through the options for intervening in Argentina's economy.

Fortune

Trump to unveil farm bailout needed because his tariffs led China to stop buying American products

President expected to announce help for farmers hard hit by loss of Chinese trade

The Independent UK

IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security

Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?

Kiplinger

Social Security chief to be IRS CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain acting commissioner.

Axios

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International Business Times UK

Trump Teases $2,000 'Dividend for the People' as Tariffs Rake in Hundreds of Billions

President Trump says he is weighing $2,000 'dividend' cheques funded by tariff revenue, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a fast-tracked challenge to his emergency tariffs and Treasury tallies record monthly customs receipts.

Fortune

By supporting Argentina, the U.S. government hopes to start a domino effect of preventing ‘failed states’ across South America, says Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails Javier Milei’s Argentina as a “beacon” for South America, backing it with swap lines while ruling out U.S. cash aid.

The Independent UK

Trump mulling $2,000 ‘dividend’ for Americans to share money made from tariffs

Donald Trump has suggested giving $2000 to Americans using his tariff money, although the Supreme Court is still deciding whether his tariffs are even legal

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Gain on AI Optimism

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.31% this morning as another round of major AI deals and partnerships boosted sentiment.

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Benzinga

Bitcoin Breaks $121,000; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Extend Gains: Analytics Firm Says BTC Rally To $130,000 'Appears Realistic'

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose higher on Thursday, as investors shrugged off government shutdown concerns.

International Business Times

US Farmers Hit By Trade War To Get 'Substantial' Aid: Treasury Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Thursday that "substantial support" for farmers would be announced next week, particularly for those growing soybeans, as they struggle with fallout from President Donald Trump's trade conflicts.

International Business Times UK

Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns: Government Shutdown Could Hit US GDP — Markets on Edge

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the government shutdown could slash economic growth, unsettle markets, and disrupt millions of workers as political gridlock deepens in Washington.

Benzinga

Shutdown Hits Growth And Hurts American Workers, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown is more than a political standoff — it’s a direct threat to economic momentum and American livelihoods.

Axios

Farm bailout news coming next Tuesday, Bessent says

The trade war has proven devastating for farmers, especially soybean growers.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s Argentina bailout: it’s a political play, not an economic plan

Editorial: Washington’s $20bn lifeline for rightwing populist Javier Milei isn’t about stability or sovereignty, it’s about winning an election

Reason

Trump Is Filling the Fed with Loyalists

By installing Stephen Miran and eyeing more allies, Trump is positioning the central bank for aggressive rate cuts and a sharp break from its tradition of independence.

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