The recent release of the final Monthly Treasury Statement from the Treasury Department shows that net interest costs totaled $882 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The Monthly Treasury Statement ...

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The Federal Reserve shapes the economy by adjusting the fed funds rate, which directly affects certain borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. Lowering rates tends to benefit those with variable ...

The first relay teams have qualified for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 after the mixed 4x100m and mixed 4x400m finals at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 on ...

History will be made in Botswana this weekend as the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 sees the global competition take place in Africa for the first time. During the pre-event press ...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its April meeting, likely Jerome Powell’s last as Fed chair. The central bank’s benchmark has a knock-on effect on many consumer ...

An unusually divided Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady. Policymakers are grappling with the challenge of balancing the threats of persistent inflation and a softening labor market. The ...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady Wednesday at what is likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as the leader of the world’s most influential central bank. Subscribe to read ...

STAFF WRITERS editors@thepatriot.co.bw The stage is set. Gaborone is rolling out the red carpet. The world’s best athletes are here. Botswana has never witnessed the frenzy and excitement of a ...

The Federal Reserve will announce its third rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday, as officials confront rising inflation, a lackluster job market and what is likely to be Jerome Powell's final meeting ...

Farah Master is a Senior Correspondent at Reuters where she focuses on health, demographics and the environment in China. She has worked for Reuters in London, Beijing and Shanghai before moving to ...