Niger’s Ousted President Bazoum Meets With Ecowas Mediators
Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum met with regional mediators on Saturday in the second encounter with a foreign delegation since the military detained him last month.
Bloomberg Business
Bond Investors Brace for Supply Freight Train Before Fed Confab
The highest long-term Treasury yields in years are headed for a major hearing next week as investors place their bids for two risky auctions — right before the Federal Reserve’s potentially game-changing annual gathering at Jackson Hole.
Maui Fire Lays Bare Utility Missteps Mirrored Across the Country
When flames ripped through the drought-parched town of Paradise in 2018, destroying homes and killing 85 in California’s deadliest-ever wildfire, it was a wake-up call to power companies across the country. Electric lines would ultimately be blamed for the blaze, and the state’s largest utility was driven into bankruptcy.
Ecuador Mayor Says Gunmen Tried to Kill Him Ahead of Vote
Shots were fired at a car carrying an Ecuador mayor, another incident of violence in the country ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote.
Risk Appetite Eases $1.6 Trillion Maturity Wall
As fears of a severe US recession recede, investors flush with cash are looking to put money to work in junk assets. Companies with upcoming maturities are rushing to take advantage.
Ex-Subway Boss to Lead Codelco With No. 1 Copper Title at Risk
The former head of Santiago’s subway will take over as chief executive officer of Codelco as Chile’s state copper behemoth navigates one of the toughest moments in its 52-year history.
Russia’s Luna-25 Lander Fails to Enter Pre-Landing Orbit of Moon
The Luna-25, the first Russian lunar lander in nearly 50 years, wasn’t able to enter its scheduled pre-landing orbit of the moon.
Eight Villages Evacuated as Wildfire Scorches Northeast Greece
A wildfire broke out Saturday in Evros in northeast Greece, close to the border with Turkey, with residents of eight villages ordered to evacuate.
Ukraine Recap: Zelenskiy Weapons Talks; Missile Hits Chernihiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Sweden for what he said was the first of a new round of talks with allies on weapons systems needed to shore up Ukraine’s defenses and drive its counteroffensive against Russia’s occupation.
