Jyoti Singh
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House When it comes to Donald Trump’s neofascism, ethnonationalism, and the threat he poses to democracy, it is crucial for US voters to form an opinion on the matter before it’s too late. … Read more
Germany’s ongoing perpetual crisis has had a significant impact on its entire economy and, due to its large size, on the entire European region. The current state of Germany is a result of various problems, from bureaucratic red tape hindering businesses to a lack of demand recovery affecting the growth of its key industries. However, … Read more
“ (Reuters) – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will visit China from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 to meet its leaders and foster closer bilateral and economic ties, his government said on Tuesday, as Slovakia aims to build alliances outside its European Union and NATO partners. Fico will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is planning to reduce the share of its international investments by about a third, signaling a shift towards focusing more on the domestic economy. With approximately $930 billion in assets, the PIF aims to decrease the proportion of funds invested overseas to between 18 and … Read more
“ Good morning. Fortune has long promoted the importance of having a global mindset. It’s at the heart of the Fortune Global Forum, which will take place this year in New York on November 11 and 12. Along with my fellow co-chairs Matt Heimer and Clay Chandler, I’m excited to welcome CEOs like AT&T’s John … Read more
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Sheikh Naim Qassem, the newly elected head of Hezbollah, has been a prominent figure in the Iran-backed group for over 30 years. Speaking from an undisclosed location on Oct. 8, Qassem stated that the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel was a battle of endurance, with Hezbollah vowing not to back down despite … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. BP reported its lowest quarterly profit since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, with reduced oil prices and weak refining margins impacting its performance. The FTSE 100 energy giant generated underlying profits of $2.27bn in … Read more
France is facing a growing deficit, leading to significant tax increases and aggressive cost-cutting measures announced recently. Among the various steps taken by the French government is a crackdown on absenteeism in civil services, a problem that is costing the economy €15 billion. Addressing absenteeism could result in savings of around €1.2 billion as part … Read more
“ BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated on Tuesday that the country’s inflation target should be set higher than 1%, as he prepared to meet with the central bank governor to negotiate a new target range. Pichai and Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, along with other officials, are scheduled to … Read more
“While some of the proposals in Project 2025 may be controversial, Heritage is known for rigorous policy analysis and thoughtful recommendations,” Lehrer said. “It’s unfortunate that the document has become a political football in this election, but I believe Heritage will continue to play a vital role in shaping conservative policy in the years to … Read more