BOE Unveils Stress Test Plan for Dozens of Banks, Asset Managers
The UK’s largest banks and asset managers will be tested against a hypothetical shock worse than last year’s
2023-11-10 18:24
Hong Kong Lowers 2023 GDP Expectations as Recovery Sputters
Hong Kong lowered its economic growth forecast for this year in a sign that tough times are still
2023-11-10 17:53
Ukraine’s global ‘peace summit’ deferred to next year amid war in Gaza
Ukraine’s global “peace summit” is likely to take place next year, amid concerns over diplomatic rallying for the end of war in Europe with a simultaneous war raging in Gaza. The war-hit country is arranging a fourth meeting of national security advisers in late November or early December, said Ihor Zhovka, president Volodymyr Zelensky’s top diplomatic adviser. “And the Global Summit might take place in February 2024,” he said in a statement. He added that the summit will “definitely” take place “as it will mark both the symbolic beginning of the practical implementation of the Ukraine ‘peace formula’ and summarise all the results that have already been achieved on this track”. Kyiv is looking to build a global coalition to come together and endorse a 10-point “formula” for peace in the region drafted by Volodymyr Zelensky. Under this plan, Mr Zelensky is calling for the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, complete ejection of Russian troops, protection of food and energy supplies, nuclear safety and release of all prisoners of war. After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Zelensky administration sought to build bilateral ties with several governments in Africa, Asia and Latin America. However, some officials in the West have flagged their concerns that the fierce war in the middle east will affect Ukraine’s push to broaden its support and also take away the attention from Kyiv’s cause. But Mr Zhovkva said that Kyiv is carefully considering the factors affecting its peace plan, adding that even if the middle east conflict was affecting agenda priorities for some countries in the region, the talks in Malta last month saw attendance from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. "We don’t need the summit for the sake of the summit. We are talking about the widest possible involvement of the leaders of the Global South. Therefore, we must carefully consider the time and place of the Summit," he said. Mr Zelensky has said he discussed preparations for the summit with his counterparts from Indonesia and Paraguay, urging them to join the bid. Ukraine has counted on its allies across the world for its peace formula talks and does not involve Russia. Vladimir Putin and his allies have repeatedly rejected the peace “formula”, stating that it will be impossible to implement. Read More Russia-Ukraine war: Russian army ‘overextended’ as Kyiv warns peace talks are ‘traps’ Analysis: Ukraine’s current frontline stalemate with Russia is hurting Kyiv Ramaswamy walks back moment he calls Zelensky ‘Nazi’ at GOP debate
2023-11-10 16:50
Norway Inflation Accelerates, Bolstering Last Rate Hike Case
Norway’s underlying inflation accelerated for the first time in four months, cementing the prospect of another rate hike
2023-11-10 16:48
Ukraine Recap: Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Southern Army HQ
Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to the headquarters of Russia’s Southern Military District - in Rostov-on-Don near
2023-11-10 16:20
UK Staves Off Recession Threat for Now With Stagnant Quarter
The UK economy flatlined in the third quarter, defying forecasts of a small contraction and ensuring a recession
2023-11-10 16:16
China 2024 Budget Deficit Seen Above 3.5% In Break With Past
China will likely set its headline deficit at 3.5% of gross domestic product or higher next year, according
2023-11-10 15:57
Spain’s Future Hangs on Sanchez’s Ability to Control New Catalan Partners
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has spent most of his political career on a tightrope and he’s betting the
2023-11-10 15:49
India Plans Taiwan Labor Supply Pact While China Tensions Brew
India is forging closer economic ties with Taiwan with a plan to send tens of thousands of workers
2023-11-10 15:29
Top US General Doubts Xi Planning to Take Taiwan by Force
The US’s top general said he doubts Beijing plans to try to take Taiwan militarily, comments that ease
2023-11-10 15:25
India Needs 8%-8.5% Growth To Create Enough Jobs, Former RBI Goovernor Says
India’s economy is showing signs of steady growth but needs to expand at a pace of over 8%
2023-11-10 15:18
Exporters to China to Feel Sting of Deflation, HSBC Analyst Says
As China slips back into deflation, exporters to the world’s No. 2 economy will be hit by a
2023-11-10 12:22