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Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts
Jörg Kukies was appointed as the new German finance minister on Thursday, replacing Christian Lindner.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump
The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure
Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’Business - Financial Times - November 8 -
Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer
The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9 -
Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire
The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9 -
The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses
The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians
Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable
Justin Welby said he should have more rigorously followed up the details of John Smyth's abuse in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign
The pressure campaign being waged by allies of Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to boost his chances to become the next Republican leader is having a boomerang effect, as it has increasingly antagonized ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Archbishop of Canterbury under pressure to resign over church abuse ‘cover-up’
Justin Welby faces growing calls to step down after report into child abuser John SmythWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure
The auto supplier reported improved quarterly earnings as cost cuts and strong results at its key divisions mitigated revenue pressures and weakness at its ContiTech unit.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Gulf states wary of return to Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran
Saudi Arabia and UAE welcome president-elect but worry he could upend rapprochement with Tehran and inflame Middle East warBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
RWE scales back €55bn renewables bet after Trump win
German power producer was already under pressure from shareholders to lift returnsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Trump team aims to bankrupt Iran with new ‘maximum pressure’ plan
President-elect wants to force Tehran to drop its nuclear programme and stop funding regional proxiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 16 -
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Roblox updates its safety systems and parental controls under outside pressure
Under outside pressure, Roblox announced updates to its safety systems and parental controls today to protect children. In a blog post, Matt Kaufman, chief safety officer at Roblox said the updates ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 18 -
Scholz under growing pressure to send long-range missiles to Ukraine
US decision to allow Kyiv to use Atacms on Russian targets heaps pressure on German chancellor to send TaurusesBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
Scholz under pressure to stand aside for Pistorius before German election
Senior SPD figures hold talks on candidate for chancellor amid speculation about switch to popular defence minister. Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is under mounting pressure to step aside as ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Iran Faces Fresh International Pressure Over Nuclear Activities
The U.N. atomic agency has voted to censure Tehran, opening the way for punitive steps.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 21 -
US universities brace for ‘perfect storm’ of pressures under Trump
Concern rises over new taxes and funding cuts under a president who sees colleges as overrun by MarxistsWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Oil prices finish lower, pressured by an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
Crude futures settled slightly lower on Tuesday as a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah eased concerns about risks to supplies in the oil-rich Middle East.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
UK electric car production drops with firms 'under pressure'
The trade body for the sector says these are "deeply concerning times" for the UK's car industry.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Bolsonaro floats Trump pressure campaign on Brazil in comeback push
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called on President-elect Trump to help him in his bid to return to power, suggesting Trump in his second term levy economic sanctions on the South ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Vikings-Colts: Minnesota overcomes 3 turnovers from Sam Darnold to outlast Indianapolis 21-13
The Vikings broke a two-game losing streak. Darnold had three turnovers, yet the Colts couldn’t win, an outcome that will bring up questions over the Colts’ decision to bench Anthony Richardson.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
While mortgage rates don't exactly follow the Federal Reserve's rate, home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are tied to it.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.
U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but higher interest rates over the past two years have made them reluctant to tap into it.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
How Trump pulled off another White House win
Four years after President Biden defeated him, former President Donald Trump has made a historic political comeback. The president-elect defeated Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday to become ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6
