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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Trump's administration estimates Russia's potential gains from sanctions relief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that easing sanctions on Russian oil could yield approximately $2 billion in revenue for Russia, which he considers negligible.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: K22bn Road Target Sparks Fear and Fury - Motorists Brace for 'Revenue Policing' As Fines, Roadblocks and Bribery Risks Surge

Malawi's Treasury has set a K22 billion target for the police to collect from traffic fines, raising concerns among motorists about aggressive enforcement and corruption.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

In the Absence of a Clear End to the War, Trump Returns to Threats

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset, speaking prominently on the Trump administration's stance regarding the war with Iran, emphasized the need to escalate tensions to achieve calm, following Trump's ultimatum to Iran related to the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We have a lot of money for war...', claims America amid war with Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant reassured citizens that the country is financially capable of sustaining its ongoing war against Iran, rejecting notions of tax increases to fund military efforts.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Scott Bessent calls out 'terrible framing' during clash with NBC News host on Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended U.S. policy on Iranian oil during a heated debate with NBC's Kristen Welker regarding the implications of lifting sanctions amidst rising gas prices.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

US Treasury chief defends Russian oil sanctions relief, says price cap limits Kremlin gains

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports the easing of sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it helps stabilize global markets and limits financial gains for Russia.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Trump is speaking the language that Iran understands,' says US Treasury Secretary

US Treasury Secretary Scott Baesett supports President Trump's confrontational stance towards Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
World

Trump may โ€˜have to escalate to de-escalateโ€™ war in Iran, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests that escalating military action against Iran may be necessary for the U.S. to eventually wind down the ongoing conflict, amidst President Trump's fluctuating rhetoric on the issue.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

"Sometimes you need to increase the tension in order to decrease the tension"

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented that sometimes increasing tension is necessary to reduce it, in response to a question about Trump's Middle East military strategies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Bessent: Sometimes you escalate to de-escalate โ€“ All options are on the table for Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington intends to keep all options open in the conflict with Iran, emphasizing that escalation may be necessary for de-escalation.

Mar 22 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Aโ€™Ibom IGR hits N7bn monthly after TSA implementation โ€” Gov Eno

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State reports that the state's internally generated revenue has increased to N7 billion monthly following the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

24-karat gold coin of Donald Trump generates controversy in the U.S.

A plan to issue a 24-karat gold commemorative coin depicting President Donald Trump is advancing in the United States and has sparked new debate.

Mar 21 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

The US lifts sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil that is in transit at sea

The US has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil currently being transported by tankers, allowing for the sale, delivery, or unloading of this oil until mid-April.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US removes sanctions from two Russian nationals

The US Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions on two Russian citizens, Yurii and Lidiya Korzhavin, who were previously sanctioned for their involvement in the transport sector.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Let's fill the tank! Treasury reactsivate subsidy on IEPS for Magna, Premium, and diesel

Mexico's Ministry of Finance has reactivated fuel subsidies for Magna, Premium gasoline, and diesel, significantly reducing prices for consumers.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA opens for sale of Iranian oil for 30 days

The USA has granted temporary permission for the sale and delivery of oil from Iran for the next 30 days, a decision resulting from the US Treasury's new directives.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will gas prices rise? Treasury rules out increases despite rising oil costs

The Secretary of Finance in Mexico assured citizens that gas prices will not increase, despite a significant rise in international oil prices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish Citizen Subjected to U.S. Sanctions; Accused of Funding Hezbollah

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on ten individuals and entities, including a Polish citizen, accused of funding Hezbollah as part of a broader crackdown on money laundering and arms trading.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury dismisses effects from rising oil prices: 'We'll compensate for the impact'

Mexico's Treasury Secretary Edgar Amador claims the fiscal effects from rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran will be neutral, with expectations of compensating for the impact.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump 'takes it out' on Cuba: Lifts restrictions on Russian crude... but excludes Havana

The U.S. Treasury has excluded Cuba from temporary sanctions relief on Russian crude while the island faces a severe energy crisis further worsened by U.S. oil blockades.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury repurchases bonds to avoid problems in series with investment funds

Brazil's National Treasury conducted a series of bond repurchase auctions to prevent issues in the investment fund market due to rising global oil prices and political instability.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Future interest rates rise with war in Iran and rise in U.S. Treasury bonds

Future interest rates in Brazil have increased in reaction to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising U.S. Treasury yields.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The US prohibits Cuba from receiving Russian oil

The US Treasury Department has announced that Cuba will be barred from receiving Russian crude oil, intensifying the energy embargo on the island.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Public Debt Management Agency: Auction of six-month treasury bills on March 24

The Greek Public Debt Management Agency will conduct an auction for six-month treasury bills worth 400 million euros on March 24, 2026.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bank: Business at the expense of the public treasury: Did Deutsche Bank also engage in Cum-Cum transactions?

Investigations suggest that Deutsche Bank may have been more involved in Cum-Cum transactions than previously believed, challenging its previously perceived minor role in related scandals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Durigan Takes Over the Treasury with the Challenge to Shield Fiscal Policies and Pave the Economy for Possible Lula 4

Dario Durigan is set to officially take over as Brazil's Minister of Finance, tasked with managing fiscal pressures in an election year while preparing for the potential continuation of Lula's economic policies.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank and Treasury are Pressured by War and Fiscal Deficit

The Central Bank of Brazil has reduced its interest rate from 15% to 14.75% in response to geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Green light for commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

A commission has approved a commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: U.S. Treasury Grants Approval for Gold Coin Featuring Donald Trump

The U.S. Treasury has approved the design for a commemorative gold coin featuring Donald Trump, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

NY yen temporarily rises to mid-157 range amid expectations of sanctions easing on Iranian oil

The NY yen temporarily rose to the mid-157 range against the dollar due to reports of potential easing of sanctions on Iranian oil, leading to reduced demand for the dollar.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

US Treasury: Lift sanctions on Iranian oil to curb oil prices... shipments to allied countries instead of China

The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced plans to temporarily lift sanctions on approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to suppress rising oil prices and redirect shipments to allied nations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Treasury wants to limit PIT allowances and raise lump sum rates. New project

The Polish Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to limit PIT housing allowances and raise lump sum tax rates to combat tax optimization.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Supply Shock in the Morning and Struggles for the Rest of the Day

Thursday was marked by significant downturns in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, coupled with the continuation of high yields in treasury bonds.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

States should reject government proposal to reduce ICMS on fuels; Treasury says it is willing to negotiate

Brazilian governors are currently inclined to reject the federal government's proposal to eliminate the ICMS tax on diesel fuel imports, arguing it could negatively impact public finances.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury Secretary sees new regime in Cuba... but 'at a slow pace': 'With Maduro out there will be change'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts a slow process for regime change in Cuba, suggesting progress could occur following Maduro's departure from Venezuela.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the National Treasury repurchases almost R$ 50 billion in bonds and helps to contain the rise in future interest rates

The Brazilian National Treasury repurchased R$ 49 billion in public bonds this week to stabilize the market amid impacts from the Middle East war.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Trump may lift ban on Iranian oil, US Treasury Secretary makes a significant announcement!

The US is considering lifting sanctions on approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to help increase global supply and reduce soaring prices amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Trump administration considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, says Treasury Secretary

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the US is contemplating lifting sanctions on Iranian oil to help increase global supply and reduce prices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Ortega Smith threatens Vox leadership with an insinuation about the Treasury: "I hope your next leak is form 347"

Ortega Smith, despite being expelled from Vox, sent a letter to the party's leadership suggesting they may leak sensitive financial information.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Gulf War: The United States Could Lift Sanctions on Already Loaded Iranian Oil

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the U.S. might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already loaded and at sea due to soaring energy prices linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil that is already loaded and at sea, amidst soaring prices

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced potential plans to lift sanctions on Iranian oil at sea due to rising energy prices driven by Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Besant: The US may lift sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in the coming days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant indicated that the US may relax restrictions on Iranian oil currently at sea to stabilize global supply.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
World

U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war energy crisis

The U.S. treasury has eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, allowing companies to do business with PDVSA as part of efforts to boost global oil supplies amid rising energy prices due to the Iran war.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury announces new auctions for buying and selling fixed-rate securities

The National Treasury of Brazil announced new extraordinary auctions for the buying and selling of fixed-rate securities as part of its intervention strategy to ensure market stability.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury repurchases R$ 43.6 billion in securities in two days, largest market intervention since the pandemic

The Brazilian Treasury intervened in the market by repurchasing R$ 43.6 billion in securities over two days to curb rising future interest rates amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Future interest rates fall after Treasury announces fixed-rate purchase and sale auctions

Future interest rates in Brazil have dropped following the announcement of fixed-rate bond auctions by the Treasury.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury repurchases more than R$ 30 billion in bonds to contain rising interest rates

The Brazilian National Treasury repurchased R$ 12 billion in fixed-rate bonds and R$ 15.4 billion in inflation-indexed bonds to counteract recent increases in future interest rates.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Bessent pushes back on CNBC reporter over Trumpโ€™s Russian oil strategy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refutes a CNBC reporter's claim about the minimal impact of Russian oil on global supply amidst rising tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Mar 16 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Potential Delay for US-China Summit: Trump Prioritizing Response to Iran Situation

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggests that the upcoming US-China summit may be postponed as President Trump focuses on the escalating situation in Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:40 UTC

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