South Korea, Saudi to Sign $15.6 Billion in Deals, Yonhap Says
South Korea and Saudi Arabia plan to ink $15.6 billion worth of deals and memorandums of understanding, Yonhap reported, citing the South Korean president’s office.
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Deals Rebound Crashes Into a New World of Risk to End the Year
Just when it looked like Wall Street was seeing a rebound in equity fundraising, bankers and would-be issuers are pumping the brakes.
Will AI Take My Job? Bosses Shouldn’t Only Consider Bottom Line, Says Expert
Five Minutes with Quantitative Futurist Amy Webb on the future of AI, how businesses can leverage the technology, and whether workers should be cowering under their desks.
Central Banks Search for Lessons From the Great Inflation Outbreak
After the most aggressive monetary-tightening campaign in four decades, academics and economic practitioners are running autopsies on what could have prevented the cost-of-living crisis and how to ensure the same mistakes won’t be repeated.
Nigerian Electoral Act Changes Proposed to Increase Transparency
Nigerian lawmakers proposed changes to the country’s electoral law to improve transparency after questions were raised about this year’s elections.
India Says It Ousted Canadian Envoys on Interference Concerns
India said it cut Canada’s diplomatic presence in the country due to concerns about interference in its affairs, as ties between the two sides continue to deteriorate.
Elections Give Investors a New Reason to Buy in Emerging Markets
Elections are shining a spotlight on struggling emerging markets, with the prospect of fresh leadership unlocking opportunities in the asset class.
Japan’s Ruling LDP Loses One Seat With Another at Risk, NHK Says
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party lost at least one of two special elections on Sunday, media said, in a fresh setback for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose public support has sagged to its lowest since he took office.
Israel Says Hezbollah Dragging Lebanon Toward War as Towns Empty
Israel said Hezbollah risks dragging Lebanon into a wider regional war after another night of intense cross-border fire with the Iran-backed militant group.
Fresh Growth Numbers Are Set to Show US Remains Economic Powerhouse
The world’s largest economy probably expanded at the quickest pace in nearly two years during the third quarter on the back of a steadfast US consumer, a challenge for Federal Reserve officials who are debating whether additional policy tightening is needed.
