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France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.
Business - The New York Times - October 25
BBVA Could Walk Away From Sabadell Deal if Harsh Remedies Are Imposed, CEO Says

The lender said it is prepared to abandon the takeover bid for its rival if conditions imposed by Spain’s competition authority diminish the deal’s value.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13
TSMC to close door on producing advanced AI chips for China from Monday

World’s biggest contract chipmaker acts to ensure it is in line with US restrictions on Chinese access to latest processors
World - Financial Times - November 8
States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose. Stick to football. It doesn’t really work does it? The big problem with sticking to ...
World - The Guardian - November 8
How Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban and other business leaders congratulated Trump

“Let that sink in,” Elon Musk said.
Business - MarketWatch - November 6
China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the bill
World - Financial Times - November 2
Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered

Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn Budget
World - Financial Times - November 2
Writing to Beirut, again

How do you write about home when words fail you?
World - Financial Times - November 2
How the US election may unsettle Europe

Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economics
World - Financial Times - November 2
US business leaders must voice their fears about Trump

Defending stability and prosperity is a test of America’s corporate responsibility
World - Financial Times - November 2
Mbappé omitted from France squad amid poor form

Kylian Mbappé has not been included in France's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday.
Sports - ESPN - November 8
World’s largest olive oil producer says ‘liquid gold’ prices on track to halve from record levels

Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says one of the most challenging moments in the industry's history appears to be drawing to a close.
Business - CNBC - November 15
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.
Top stories - BBC News - October 28
‘Straight-up BS’: Democratic chair attacks Bernie Sanders’ election critique

Sanders’ analysis that Democrats lost because they failed working-class voters scorned by party chair Jaime Harrison. US elections 2024 – live updates Amid Democratic mourning over the loss ...
World - The Guardian - November 7
How to say 'no' when family and friends ask to borrow money, from a financial therapist

Here's one way to set financial boundaries with friends or family members and how to manage guilt when you need to say no, according to a financial therapist.
Business - CNBC - November 10
Want financial advice from Will Ferrell? Here’s what he told NBA player Austin Reaves.

The 26-year-old — who signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the iconic Los Angeles team last year — talks about life in the NBA.
Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago
5 reasons why a Roth IRA is a 'no-brainer' for 'anyone in their 20s,' from certified financial planners

Roth IRAs are a great way for younger people to get ahead on retirement savings—especially if their employer doesn't offer a 401(k).
Business - CNBC - Yesterday
10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker

Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local ...
Top stories - CBS News - October 28
Draymond, Moody hilariously tease Steph's mentorship method

Golden State Warriors players Draymond Green and Moses Moody playfully teased Steph Curry for his mentorship method.
Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8
Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says fixing Britain’s troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environment
World - ABC News - October 28
Does this banana scare you? The harsh reality of life with an unusual phobia

The news that a Swedish politician has rooms swept for the fruit prompted online mockery last week. But for those who face bizarre and irrational fears – from buttons to crumpets – the everyday ...
World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs walks out of locker room, lashes out at reporter about social media critique

Diggs took exception to a social media post from a local reporter during Dallas' loss to the 49ers
Sports - CBS Sports - October 28
Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing
Business - Financial Times - November 1
How Steph, Klay gave Moody his ‘welcome to the NBA' moment

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Moses Moody recalled how Steph Curry and Klay Thompson welcomed him to the NBA.
Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10
Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt

Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”
World - ABC News - November 15
Moody's credit rating upgrade for Cyprus opens the door to investment, president says

The president of Cyprus says Moody’s two-notch credit ratings upgrade to A3 from Baa2 will open the threshold to quality foreign investment that will generate new jobs
World - ABC News - 19 hours ago
Cheesemakers in shock as £300,000 of produce stolen in sophisticated scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer. Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters who stole more than ...
World - The Guardian - October 25
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the 28-time Grammy-winning producer behind works like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," has died at 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 4
Arizona pitcher Jordan Montgomery met with GM Mike Hazen after owner’s harsh comments

It remains to be seen whether Jordan Montgomery will be part of the club in 2025, though Mike Hazen is open to the possibility.
Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7
Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.
Top stories - NBC News - November 9
With Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump's 'retribution' campaign hits the harsh reality of governing in Washington

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as a candidate for attorney general illustrates roadblocks Trump could face converting his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition.
Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Close Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, Bank Central Asia and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Brookfield, Secure Trust Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1
Five frightening financial charts for Hallowe’en

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World - Financial Times - October 30
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Read about U.S. clean tech companies, Fannie Mae, Credit Agricole, and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

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