Fed, campaign finance and Lithuania balloons

Reuters World News · Dec 10, 2025 · 10m

A divided Federal Reserve meets for its last meeting of the year as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his focus on affordability. The Supreme Court grapples with campaign spending limits. Japan scrambles jets to monitor Chinese and Russian air forces’ joint patrols. And a wave of cigarette-smuggler balloons from Belarus disrupts Lithuania's airspace. Plus, where in the world is Maria Corina Machado? Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the…