Asia Set for Early Losses as Gaza Offensive Looms: Markets Wrap
Haven assets are set to be in focus in Asia Monday as traders nervously watch events in the Middle East, with the prospect of a ground offensive in Gaza looming large over markets.
Israel Hopes It Will Avoid Rating Cut on War, At Least for Now
Israel should manage to avoid its first ever rating downgrade thanks to sound finances, unless the war with Hamas drags on for a long time, a top official in charge of the country’s debt said.
Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Political Comeback Kid, Does It Again
One thing’s certain in New Zealand politics — you can never discount Winston Peters.
China’s Economy Is in Search of More Stable Footing
China’s economy isn’t yet on secure footing, as recent green shoots have been offset by lingering fears about the property crisis and a stubborn inability to revive confidence.
UK-Hosted AI Summit to Weigh Election Disruption, Security Risks
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the threat of humans losing control of artificial intelligence, potential election disruption and national-security concerns posed by the technology at a UK-hosted global summit next month.
UK-Hosted AI Summit to Weigh Election Disruption, Security Risks
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the threat of humans losing control of artificial intelligence, potential election disruption and national-security concerns posed by the technology at a UK-hosted global summit next month.
Greek Prime Minister’s Candidates Have Poor Showing in Election
Several candidates supported by Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis lost runoff votes in five out of the country’s 13 regions and in the two biggest municipalities.
Israel Latest: Blinken Sees Border Opening for Aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he’s confident Egypt’s border with Gaza will be opened to allow humanitarian aid to come in. The top US diplomat returns to Israel on Monday following a round of talks across the region aimed at heading off a widening of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The US also said it has held talks with Iran through back-channels — warning Tehran against escalating the conflict.
Israel Latest: Blinken Sees Border Opening for Aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he’s confident Egypt’s border with Gaza will be opened to allow humanitarian aid to come in. The top US diplomat returns to Israel on Monday following a round of talks across the region aimed at heading off a widening of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The US also said it has held talks with Iran through back-channels — warning Tehran against escalating the conflict.
TCS Seeks to Use Microsoft AI Partnership to Improve Margins
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd is betting on its partnership with Microsoft Corp to develop artificial intelligence-based software services for clients, seeking to win higher margins to fuel growth.