News from February 2025
Fed pauses rate cuts amid mixed analyst expectations
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
The Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rate cuts was anticipated by analysts, with no significant market reaction following the announcement.
President Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Today, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as National Black History Month.
John McNamara appointed Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Bogota
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
John McNamara, a native of New York City and a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia as of February 1, 2025.
Myanmar crisis escalates four years after military coup
By Globe Banner | Feb 1, 2025
Today marks four years since the Myanmar military overthrew the country's democratically elected government, creating a significant crisis in the Indo-Pacific region.