Storm Pressures Trump

Brazilian real slump pressures Lula to take action on spending

Leftwing administration promises fiscal containment measures in effort to calm financial markets

World - 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

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 economies

Business - 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 executive

World - 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.

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 Smyth

World - 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

NATO chief calls for more support for Ukraine amid Russian pressure

World - Yahoo News - 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 expected

Business - 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 - 6 days ago

Israel puts pressure on G20 states ahead of Rio summit

World - Yahoo News - November 17

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 - 6 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 Tauruses

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Afghan diplomats in Bonn resign amid pressure from Taliban and Berlin

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

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 statement

World - 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 - 5 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 - 4 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

The Market Is Fairly Upbeat. Is It the Calm Before a Storm?

Stocks have risen this year despite uncertainties and outright hostilities in U.S. politics and around the world. But bonds and other markets show signs of concern, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Weather system in Caribbean expected to become tropical storm

A weather system in the Caribbean is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tornadoes tear through Oklahoma with more storms on the way

Oklahoma was hit by a string of tornadoes and heavy rain, leveling several homes and business and leaving at least 11 people injured. More severe weather is in the forecast for the region, bringing ...

90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose

The Australian-bred horse triumphed over a field which included a record four female jockeys.

Flights Redirected From Barcelona as Storms Lash Coast

Flights were rerouted away from the city as heavy rainstorms hit, just days after other parts of Spain suffered some of the worst flooding in the country’s recent history.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

From Arizona to Pennsylvania, Americans embrace calm before election's storm

Our BBC reporters in the hotly contested battleground states say election day is relatively calm so far.

Tropical Storm Rafael expected to become a hurricane

A disturbance in the Caribbean strengthened Monday afternoon into Tropical Storm Rafael, which is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday.

Barca stutter, then storm past Red Star Belgrade

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half to help them secure a comprehensive 5-2 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm

The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”

World - The New York Times - November 8

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

How communities are reinforcing coastlines against storms

This year's hurricane season has left coastal communities reeling from catastrophic storm surge and flooding. Now, businesses and governments are focusing on innovative ways to protect their coasts ...

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