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Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House
Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Brazilian real slump pressures Lula to take action on spending
Leftwing administration promises fiscal containment measures in effort to calm financial marketsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
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 -
Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'
Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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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 -
Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Carefully Amid Inflation Pressures
Inflation is nearing the Fed’s 2 percent goal, but rate cuts will be cautious.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Matt Gaetz feels the heat
The would-be attorney general is facing new pressure this week from his accusers and from Senate Democrats.Politics - Politico - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
NIO's Net Loss Widens on Lower Revenue Amid EV Pricing Pressure
The Chinese automaker’s net loss widened in the third quarter as revenue fell, dragged by lower selling prices.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship
The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships
President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
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 -
‘There is no money’: Cuba fears total collapse amid grid failure and financial crisis
Repeated blackouts leave residents concerned about food, water supply and Cuba’s future. Maria Elena Cárdenas is 76 and lives in a municipal shelter on Amargura Street in Havana’s colonial old ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Gen Z is thriving financially in these US cities, new report says
A new report has found that nearly a third of Gen Z — also known as Zoomers — already feel financially secure thanks to having both a job and a side hustle, particularly in certain cities around ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Hank Azaria of ‘The Simpsons’ on the key to getting your parents to help you financially
The actor, who has voiced many a memorable character on the long-running animated series, is now heading up a Bruce Springsteen tribute band.Business - MarketWatch - October 28
