The Fed Returns and Barbie Blows Up: Sunday US Briefing
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Netanyahu Gets Pacemaker as Vote Nears on Judicial Overhaul
As the parliament came close to voting on a contentious change in the judicial system, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was fine after having a cardiac pacemaker inserted early Sunday.
Up-for-Grabs Latino Voters Signal 2024 Fight Ahead for Democrats
A wavering group of Latino voters is up for grabs as the 2024 election nears, signaling a warning flare for the Democratic Party.
Meloni Wants Italy to Lead Europe’s Efforts on Migration Flows
Italy wants to limit migration inflows from North Africa to Europe by boosting cooperation among authorities aimed at restricting departures, its prime minister said.
Germany’s Cheap Transit Ticket Is Starting to Boost Train Trips
Germany’s affordable public transit offer has successfully nudged some consumers to ditch their cars for trains.
Garbage Dump Fire Heats Up Polish Politics Before Election
A fire raging in a garbage dump in western Poland has ignited a political blame game, three months before the country is due to hold a tightly contested election.
Stock Market’s 2023 Surge Faces Fed Test Even as Profits Improve
US stocks are approaching a record high and the outlook for Corporate America is only expected to brighten. Now investors are waiting to see if the Federal Reserve derails the market’s bull run.
Green Pledges Become Election Lightning Rod for Sunak and Labour
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to relax the Conservative Party’s green pledges before the general election as a way to shore up the Tories’ chances against Labour in some key constituencies.
China, Japan, Korea Central Bankers Discussed Economy, Finance
Central bankers of China, Japan, and South Korea exchanged views on recent economic and financial developments at a meeting held in Yokohama on Sunday, according to statements from the three organizations.
German Defense Minister Cancels Iraq Trip on Security Concerns
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius canceled a trip to Iraq at the last minute, citing security risks in the country after unrest over perceived anti-Muslim demonstrations in Sweden intensified.
