Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
Fitch retains Ukraine’s sovereign rating at ‘restricted default’
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at “restricted…
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Tariff rollback includes beef, tomatoes, bananas amid inflation concerns Trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador to…
China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – China will strengthen fiscal policy over the next five years, said the country’s…
UK’s commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – The UK government’s commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget…
Senegal will pay debts, committed to IMF talks, says finance ministry
Debt concerns rise in sub-Saharan Africa Political tensions could complicate Senegal’s IMF negotiations Senegal’s debt-to-GDP ratio surpasses 130%…
China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico
Nov 14 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Friday said its executive board had approved a new…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
China’s renewable energy dominance boosts climate diplomacy role China fills US void in climate negotiations, aids COP30 agenda…
French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform
French lawmakers poised to approve pension reform suspension France struggling to rein in budget deficit Pension freeze gives…