Today: September 24, 2024
Today: September 24, 2024

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All roads lead to the dollar

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors kept a close eye on the first U.S. presidential debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and his Republican rival

All roads lead to the dollar
News|Political

France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes next

French voters are called to the polls this weekend for an exceptional moment in their political history

France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes next
Economy|News|Political

French bond market gets taste of euro zone 'periphery' turmoil

The recent turmoil in France's bond market could mark a new chapter for the euro zone's wealthiest economies, with emerging political and fiscal risks fuelling

French bond market gets taste of euro zone 'periphery' turmoil
Economy

UK economy picks up in early 2024, too late for election boost

Britain's economy pulled out of recession at a faster pace than previously thought in the first three months of this year, revised official data showed on Friday,

UK economy picks up in early 2024, too late for election boost
Economy|Political

Column-Political risk aversion rubs its eyes: Mike Dolan

If greater political uncertainty necessarily begets higher financial volatility, world markets are still half asleep - but the alarm clock may be set nonetheless.

Column-Political risk aversion rubs its eyes: Mike Dolan
News|Political

Italy's Forza Italia to vote for von der Leyen despite Meloni's abstention

Italy's Forza Italia, part of the right-wing ruling coalition, will vote in favour of Ursula von der Leyen as head of the European Commission, foreign minister and head of the party

Italy's Forza Italia to vote for von der Leyen despite Meloni's abstention
Opinion|Political

France's far-right National Rally seen winning 37% of vote in first election round

An opinion poll published in the newspaper Les Echos on Friday showed that French far-right party National Rally (RN) might win as much as 37% of the popular vote, two days before the

France's far-right National Rally seen winning 37% of vote in first election round
Political

S.Africa's DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done'

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) is committed to working out a deal over posts in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet, a party source close to the talks

S.Africa's DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done'
Political

French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends

France's far-right National Rally (RN) extended its lead in a poll published on the last day of campaigning before Sunday's first round of parliamentary elections,

French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends
Environment|News|Political|Technology

Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home

In the two years since he was elected, Kenya's President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists under the Eiffel Tower, brushed shoulders with global tech

Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home
News|Political

Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary election on Sept. 1

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan scheduled snap parliamentary elections for Sept. 1 in a decree published on Friday in a widely expected move that appears unlikely to radically

Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary election on Sept. 1
News|Political

Poland's Tusk says EU leaders criticised next NATO boss Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who will be NATO's next secretary-general, was criticised by other European Union leaders at a summit for his opposition to joint EU funding of

Poland's Tusk says EU leaders criticised next NATO boss Rutte
Economy|News|Political

President Milei's radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests

Argentina’s lower house has approved President Javier Milei's sweeping economic overhaul bills, sealing a much-needed legislative victory for the libertarian leader after six months of bruising negotiations and raucous protests that had raised questions about his ability to govern

President Milei's radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests
News|Political

Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem

Families of the 21 people detained on accusations that they participated in a failed coup attempt appear visibly confused and anxious in the jail where they're being kept

Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem
Economy|Political

What next for Germany's contentious 2025 budget?

Germany's three-way coalition has been battling for months to resolve differences over next year's budget.

What next for Germany's contentious 2025 budget?
News|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan does not rule out meeting Syria's Assad to restore ties

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he did not rule out a possible meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to help restore bilateral relations between the

Turkey's Erdogan does not rule out meeting Syria's Assad to restore ties
Economy

Argentina's Milei targets monetary policy shift after reform bill win

Argentina's President Javier Milei will turn his attention to monetary policy reform after scoring his first major legislative win in Congress, the libertarian

Argentina's Milei targets monetary policy shift after reform bill win
Economy|News|Political

White House seeks $4 billion more in funding from Congress for disaster needs

The White House is seeking an additional $4 billion in funding from Congress for disaster needs, including to help rebuild the Baltimore bridge after its collapse and in response to last

White House seeks $4 billion more in funding from Congress for disaster needs
News|Political

Nigel Farage criticizes racist remarks by Reform UK worker. But he later called it a 'stitch-up'

Anti-immigration British politician Nigel Farage has condemned a worker for his Reform UK party who suggested migrants crossing the English Channel in boats should be used for “target practice.”

Nigel Farage criticizes racist remarks by Reform UK worker. But he later called it a 'stitch-up'
Economy|Political

Fed's Bowman: would like US return to 'strength' in leadership as under Reagan

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Friday said she believes the U.S. has strayed from the style of international leadership it had under Republican President Ronald Reagan during

Fed's Bowman: would like US return to 'strength' in leadership as under Reagan
Economy|Political

Brazil's Lula renews criticism of central bank for 'unreal' interest rates

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday renewed his criticism of the country's central bank, dubbing current borrowing costs "unreal," and saying the recent

Brazil's Lula renews criticism of central bank for 'unreal' interest rates
Health

US urges dismissal of lawsuit demanding menthol cigarette ban

The Biden administration asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by anti-smoking groups demanding that it end nearly a year of delay and ban menthol cigarettes, which

US urges dismissal of lawsuit demanding menthol cigarette ban
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows

European Union leaders will call this week for a greater focus on manufacturing green technologies in Europe, as competition to produce electric cars and wind

EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows
News|Political

Tunisian president sacks minister after the death of dozens on Haj pilgrimage

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, following widespread criticism after the deaths of dozens of Tunisians taking part in the Haj

Tunisian president sacks minister after the death of dozens on Haj pilgrimage
News|Political

Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns

A prominent Democratic law firm has filed suit in Ohio against a ban on foreign nationals and green card holders contributing to state ballot campaigns

Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns

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