Analysis-For Europe's economy, US election risks outweigh upside

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF
Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says

Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says
UK's Reeves promises 'guardrails' around extra borrowing in budget

UK's Reeves promises 'guardrails' around extra borrowing in budget
What Middle East conflict means for the global economy

What Middle East conflict means for the global economy
G7 aims to finalise deal on $50 billion loan to Ukraine by end-Oct, EU says

G7 aims to finalise deal on $50 billion loan to Ukraine by end-Oct, EU says
New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma

New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma
China vows 'necessary spending' to hit economic growth target

China vows 'necessary spending' to hit economic growth target
Hungary's Orban aims to lift growth above 3% next year as 2026 vote looms

Hungary's Orban aims to lift growth above 3% next year as 2026 vote looms
Thailand to postpone October 1 minimum wage hike, official says

Thailand to postpone October 1 minimum wage hike, official says
Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan's premier wish list, Reuters poll shows

Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan's premier wish list, Reuters poll shows
Japan leading PM candidate Koizumi vows to respect BOJ's independence, media says

Japan leading PM candidate Koizumi vows to respect BOJ's independence, media says
UN Libya mission to resume talks between factions over bank governor

UN Libya mission to resume talks between factions over bank governor
Japan PM hopeful Kono calls for US assurances to deter nuclear ambitions

Japan PM hopeful Kono calls for US assurances to deter nuclear ambitions
Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment

Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment
Brazil's Senate to vote on Galipolo's nomination as cenbank chief on Oct 8

Brazil's Senate to vote on Galipolo's nomination as cenbank chief on Oct 8
Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence

Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence
Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote

Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote
Exclusive-Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories

Exclusive-Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
Brazil Senate rules out Galipolo's confirmation before next cenbank meeting

Brazil Senate rules out Galipolo's confirmation before next cenbank meeting
Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative

Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative
Who is Lebanon's Riad Salameh, the former central bank chief under arrest?

Who is Lebanon's Riad Salameh, the former central bank chief under arrest?
Libya central bank governor, other bankers flee to avoid militias, FT says

Libya central bank governor, other bankers flee to avoid militias, FT says
Explainer-What's behind Libya's oil shutdown

Explainer-What's behind Libya's oil shutdown
Lula pick for Brazil central bank chief won't face Senate hearing next week, senator says

Lula pick for Brazil central bank chief won't face Senate hearing next week, senator says
IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role

IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role
Israel central bank chief calls on Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget

Israel central bank chief calls on Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget
Germany seizes almost 250,000 euros in cash in crypto ATM sting

Germany seizes almost 250,000 euros in cash in crypto ATM sting
Poland's top court rules central bank head cannot be questioned in parliament

Poland's top court rules central bank head cannot be questioned in parliament
Libya's central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of official

Libya's central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of official
Malaysia PM says to increase pay for govt workers from December

Malaysia PM says to increase pay for govt workers from December
Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida

Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida
Malta central bank head suspends himself amid hospitals scandal

Malta central bank head suspends himself amid hospitals scandal
Greece bans moving goats and sheep as 'goat plague' spreads

Greece bans moving goats and sheep as 'goat plague' spreads
G7 framework deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan seen in Oct, EU's Gentiloni says

G7 framework deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan seen in Oct, EU's Gentiloni says
Moldova's finance minister accepts new job at central bank
Moldova's finance minister accepts new job at central bank
Brazil's Lula hopes US elects best candidate, be it Trump or Democrat

Brazil's Lula hopes US elects best candidate, be it Trump or Democrat
Greece tests thousands of animals after 'goat plague' outbreak
Greece tests thousands of animals after 'goat plague' outbreak
Yellen to face questions on Biden campaign exit, Trump at G20 finance meeting in Brazil

Yellen to face questions on Biden campaign exit, Trump at G20 finance meeting in Brazil
China reaffirms lofty policy goals, offers no implementation details

China reaffirms lofty policy goals, offers no implementation details
Thai government to meet banks over alleged transactions for Myanmar arms

Thai government to meet banks over alleged transactions for Myanmar arms
Russia can counter US missile deployments in Europe, Kremlin says

Russia can counter US missile deployments in Europe, Kremlin says
Migration boosts EU population again in 2023

Migration boosts EU population again in 2023
Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments

Thai banks admit lack of capacity to investigate Myanmar weapon payments
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil