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Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track

Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analysts

World - Financial Times - October 31

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.

There are still banks prone to the runs that brought down SVB and Credit Suisse, regulators warn

The Financial Stability Board, an international body of global regulators, delved into the issues that brought about the collapse of Credit Suisse, the failure of SVB, Signature and First Republic, ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank Performance, Provision Releases Lift Profit

Deutsche Bank reported a better-than-expected rise in its third-quarter profit on growth in its investment-banking division and the partial release of provisions linked to litigation over its ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Harris phone banks on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.

These House seats are still undecided

CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.

Blasts across Lebanon as Israel targets Hezbollah banks

The Israeli military tells people in more than 20 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.

The IMF and World Bank are stuck in an underperforming rut

The multilateral organisations are not providing the finance the developing world needs

World - Financial Times - October 21

DNB to Buy Swedish Banking Group Carnegie

DNB agreed to buy Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie for around $1.1 billion in cash as it moves to bolster its Nordic footprint.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Open banking challenges America’s cozy lenders’ club

A new rule tells US banks to share data with rivals whenever customers demand it. They would rather not

World - Financial Times - October 23

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - October 25

HSBC’s investors should not bank on its latest overhaul

Grand global restructuring announcements have been all too familiar from the lender over the past decade

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Everyone hates the SEC’s bank bail-in take

FinReg FUBAR

World - Financial Times - October 29

Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles

After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks

The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off again

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecast

World - Financial Times - November 7

British banks face an expensive motor finance crash

Giving dealers incentives to increase loan interest rates for car buyers could be ruinous for lenders

World - Financial Times - November 8

Deutsche Bank takes a bite out of Greggs

Wages up, margins down

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Israel: Two wanted militants killed in West Bank

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Druckenmiller poured into regional banks in the third quarter

Stanley Druckenmiller made a big bet on regional banks in the third quarter, that’s likely paid off after a Republican sweep in the elections.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist

In 1971, a group broke into a bank vault - but the plan was nearly brought down by a radio ham.

Deutsche Bank shares shed 3% as lender's swing back to profit fails to impress

The partial release of 440 million euros of litigation provisions in the third quarter helped boost profit, Deutsche Bank said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Is the US jobs market still booming?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - October 27

Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush

The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Nigerian banks race to raise capital after order to bolster balance sheets

Central bank moves to promote stability in industry while country struggles with deteriorating economy

Business - Financial Times - October 20

US banks consider cutting interest payments on company deposits

Lenders target corporate clients as they seek to maintain profit margins with Fed trimming benchmark rates