EU’s Disinfo Fight Gets Fact-Checked in Slovakia
With rules aimed at decreasing the spread of harmful online content now in effect, a pivotal election is putting tech companies in an awkward position.
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Societe Generale Sees India Bond Yields Falling to 6.30% on JPM Boost
India’s benchmark 10-year bond yield may drop by almost 100 basis points by the third quarter of next year, boosted by foreign inflows as the nation’s sovereign debt are included in a key global gauge, according to Societe Generale SA.
Largest Dutch Shipbuilder Sues Government Over Russia Sanction Losses
The Netherlands’ largest shipbuilder is suing the Dutch government for losses inflicted on its business by sanctions against Russia, a rare instance of a European company taking its grievances to court over the corporate fallout from the invasion of Ukraine.
Niger Junta Dismisses Algeria’s Plan for a Six-Month Transition
Niger’s military leaders have accepted an offer from Algeria to mediate following the July 26 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, though warned they will ultimately decide on a timeline for a return to democracy.
Asia’s Last Holdout Against Strong Dollar Falls
The dollar’s relentless rally has finally toppled the last Asian currency standing, with the Indonesian rupiah joining regional peers in erasing this year’s gains against the greenback.
Brookfield Raises $12 Billion for Flagship Private Equity Fund
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has raised $12 billion for its largest ever private equity fund, boosting its financial firepower after a period of heavy spending.
Cricket Fever Propels India Hotel, Media Stocks Before World Cup
A frenzy around the world’s most-watched cricket tournament is lifting India’s hotel and media stocks, thanks to soaring room rates and higher advertisement spend.
Boohoo’s Plunge Shows Widening Online Gap With Brick-and-Mortar
Tuesday’s plunge in Boohoo Group Plc shares is a vivid demonstration of how European online retail stocks are struggling just as a recovery in their brick-and-mortar rivals goes from strength to strength.
Biden’s Policies Are Saving Americans Money, According to His New Campaign Ad
Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is launching a new ad highlighting his efforts to lower consumer costs, ramping up its effort to reverse the president’s poor marks on the economy ahead of the 2024 election.
Goldman Joins Wall Street Peers Flagging Rates Risk for Stocks
More and more Wall Street equity strategists are sounding the alarm on the impact of higher interest rates.
