Powell plans to stay

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans As Warsh draws to a close, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he plans to remain at the central bank as governor after his term as chair ends next month “for quite some…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, ECB and BOE decisions, Iran

Hannelore Foerster | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday as investors digest the latest reports on the Iran war and monitor a raft of corporate earnings and central bank decisions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was trading 0.4% lower by 8:40 a.m. in London (3:40 a.m. E.T.). Regional bourses…

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Trump considers reduction of US troops in Germany

The Hills Defense & NetSec Newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security Welcome to The Big Story. Trump is considering cutting US troops in Germany. President Trump said Wednesday that he is reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, with a determination to make it happen “in the next short…

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First-quarter operating income tops $1 billion

The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee Hybrid is on display during the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Josh Lefkowitz | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of auto giant Stellantis fell sharply on Thursday after the company reported a near tripling…

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