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Can we trust the US economy? Political meddling threatens market confidence

THE STANDARD STANDS
04-08-2025 09:57 HKT
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Donald Trump has fired Erika McEntarfer (left), while Adriana Kugler (right) has quit, in disturbing news for the markets.
Donald Trump has fired Erika McEntarfer (left), while Adriana Kugler (right) has quit, in disturbing news for the markets.
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