Key African Economies Set to Deviate From Global Rates Path
In what will be a marathon month for interest-rate decisions in Africa, its biggest economies are set to
2023-11-20 15:47
UK Seen Trimming Debt Supply Plans This Year Due to Tax Boost
The UK is likely to sell fewer bonds than initially planned this fiscal year after higher tax revenues
2023-11-20 15:16
Ex-Prime Minister Drops Congo Presidential Bid, Backs Katumbi
Democratic Republic of Congo’s former prime minister, Matata Ponyo Mapon, dropped his presidential campaign and will back businessman
2023-11-20 13:29
China Ramps Up Middle East Courtship by Hosting Top Diplomats
China is hosting senior officials from mostly Middle Eastern nations for “in-depth” talks on ways to deescalate the
2023-11-20 12:23
Seized Vessel in Red Sea Revives Fears of Shipping Disruptions
A Japanese-chartered vessel seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels is raising fears that the Israel-Hamas
2023-11-20 11:55
Elon Musk Defends Himself on X After Antisemitic Furor Deepens
Elon Musk railed against “bogus” media reports accusing him of antisemitism, issuing his strongest response yet after endorsing
2023-11-20 11:15
Argentina Investors Cheer Milei Victory, Brace for Peso Selloff
Argentina investors cheered libertarian economist Javier Milei’s bigger-than-expected win in Sunday’s presidential vote and his pledges to usher
2023-11-20 10:56
Thailand Economic Growth Slows Last Quarter, Boosts Stimulus Case
Thailand’s economy grew at a slower pace in the third quarter, supporting the case for the new government
2023-11-20 10:46
Rosalynn Carter, an Activist US First Lady, Dies at 96
Rosalynn Carter, who broke new ground as an activist US first lady by attending her husband’s Cabinet meetings
2023-11-20 10:22
Chinese Banks Keep Lending Rates After PBOC Policy Rate Hold
China’s commercial lenders held their benchmark lending rates steady on Monday, in line with the central bank’s decision
2023-11-20 10:20
Milei Vows Swift Measures to Pull Argentina Out of Deep Crisis
Argentina President-elect Javier Milei promised swift measures to pull the economy out of a deep crisis, adding that
2023-11-20 09:55
Japan PM Kishida’s Support Hits New Lows in Three Major Polls
The support rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit new lows in three major polls, putting further
2023-11-20 08:52