Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Wes Streeting, UK health secretary, will on Monday launch a “national conversation” about the future of the National Health Service, which he said was in “an awful state”. Streeting has called on clinicians, experts and … Read more
“ Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took over the fry station at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania before holding an impromptu news conference through the drive-thru window. As onlookers watched, Trump learned how to prepare fries, expressing surprise that he didn’t have to touch them with his hands. He even joked about the expertise required to … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 27, 2024. According to reports, a drone was launched towards Netanyahu’s house in Israel, but fortunately, there were no casualties. This incident occurred as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight against … Read more
China has lowered benchmark lending rates as expected at the monthly fixing on Monday, following previous reductions to other policy rates last month as part of a stimulus package to revive the economy. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was decreased by 25 basis points to 3.10% from 3.35%, while the five-year LPR was also … Read more
By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices stabilized at the beginning of the week after experiencing a more than 7% decline last week due to concerns about demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, and a reduction in worries about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Crude oil futures increased by 8 … Read more
The Editor’s Digest can be accessed for free Roula Khalaf, the Editor of the FT, shares her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. A recent survey has revealed that the top 10 UK law firms are now charging clients nearly 40% more per hour compared to five years ago. This increase in fees can be … Read more
Israel’s military has announced that it is now targeting Hezbollah’s financial arm in Lebanon and will be attacking numerous targets in Beirut and other areas. Subsequently, explosions were reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Evacuation warnings have been issued for southern Beirut, the eastern Bekaa valley, and parts of southern Lebanon. The attacks will focus on … Read more
The political action committee funded by billionaire Elon Musk to help re-elect former U.S. President Donald Trump is facing challenges in certain swing states in meeting door-knocking targets and is investigating allegations of canvassers providing inaccurate information about the number of voters they have contacted, as per individuals involved in the group’s activities. America PAC, … Read more
Asia’s main stock index was trading within a narrow range on Monday, while gold reached a record high due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, leading to increased demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. Australian stocks saw gains, while Japanese equities slipped and Hong Kong equity futures indicated potential declines. Meanwhile, … Read more
Investing.com– U.S. stock index futures saw a slight increase in evening trading on Sunday, with attention focused on upcoming earnings reports from the technology sector and other industries in the coming days. Futures stabilized following a positive session on Wall Street on Friday, with the stock indexes remaining close to recent record highs amidst signs … Read more