Government shutdown averted through December
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News Date: September 30, 2021
Shutdown averted: Senate passes continuing resolution to keep US government open through December.
The US Senate approved a stopgap funding bill Thursday in a rare show of cross-party unity to avert a crippling government shutdown and keep the lights on for another two months.
World Bank is urging debt relief
The World Bank's new president, Ajay Banga, is urging swift action in providing debt relief.During a press conference at the Bank's annual meeting in Marrakech, he emphasized the need for expedited efforts to alleviate the economic burdens faced by many nations.
President Banga's message highlights the urgency of addressing global economic challenges and reaffirms the World Bank's commitment to supporting economic stability and sustainable development worldwide.
SCO to expand trade in national currencies
China-led SCO bloc agrees to expand trade in national currencies.The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) agreed on Friday to take steps to increase the use of national currencies in trade between their countries, according to a joint declaration adopted on Friday.
Source: reuters.com
Australian PM plans tax cuts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce legislation next week, promising tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer.He emphasizes the urgency of passing the legislation promptly to facilitate a smooth transition for both employers and the tax office.
"This is legislation which will give every taxpayer a tax cut and it should receive the support of every parliamentarian," he told ABC's Insiders on Sunday.
The largest package of tax cuts
President Donald Trump: We passed the largest package of tax cuts in American history, saving the average family of four over $5,000 a year.Source:www.youtube.com
Visa Files Patent For Blockchain Digital Fiat Currency
Visa International has filed for a cryptocurrency system patent that is meant to replace physical currency. The system, which utilizes both central banks and commercial banks, leverages a private blockchain to improve the payment ecosystem. The filing is for a fiat-linked cryptocurrency system using a private distributed ledger technology (DLT).Source:bitcoin.com


