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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.
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BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signal readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major central banks in fighting persistent inflation pressures driven by soaring oil costs.
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Senegalese President to Discuss New IMF Program in Washington Amidst Domestic Debt Crisis

Senegalese President to Discuss New IMF Program in Washington Amidst Domestic Debt Crisis

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is scheduled to hold talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington this week. These discussions are aimed at securing a new IMF program for Senegal. The Senegalese government has already reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a new $2.2 billion, three-year lending program. This program is designed to support economic and financial reforms within the country. However, the agreement still requires final approval from the IMF Executive Board. Domestically, Senegal is grappling with a significant hidden debt crisis exceeding $11 billion, which has led to public protests in Dakar. Citizens are demanding lower prices for essential goods and services, including food, fuel, electricity, and rent. The government has previously introduced measures to alleviate the cost of living, but the ongoing economic challenges highlight the urgency of the IMF talks.
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'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor jitters

'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor jitters

By Gayatri Suroyo, Stefanno Sulaiman and Ankur Banerjee JAKARTA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The sacking of pro-growth, outspoken Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and President Prabowo Subianto's decision to elevate his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, to the country's top finance job will likely
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Moody's Seeks Senior Marketing Associate for Multi-Channel Demand Generation

Moody's Seeks Senior Marketing Associate for Multi-Channel Demand Generation

Moody's Seeks Senior Marketing Associate for Multi-Channel Demand Generation
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Indian police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

Indian police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Indian police will question Google over a lack of safeguards after smashing a criminal network that set up and managed more than 500,000 fake Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats to government offices, a police official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Bond Index, Signaling Investor Confidence in Economic Reforms
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Pakistan Increases Bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar Amid FATF Scrutiny

Pakistan Increases Bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar Amid FATF Scrutiny

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has increased the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar to 70 lakh Pakistani rupees, up from 50 lakh rupees. This announcement is part of the FIA's annual 'Red Book,' which lists the country's most-wanted high-profile terrorists. Masood Azhar is listed as an absconding terrorist, with his inclusion date on the list being December 31, 2021. The move comes as Pakistan faces ongoing scrutiny from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. While Pakistan was removed from the FATF's 'grey list' in October 2022, it remains under monitoring due to concerns about its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards. Indian agencies believe Azhar is hiding in Pakistan, despite Pakistan's claims since 2021 that he has fled to Afghanistan. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stated in 2019 that Azhar was in Pakistan and too ill to leave his home,...
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Millennials Adopt 'Stability Stacking' Amidst Job Insecurity and Burnout

Millennials Adopt 'Stability Stacking' Amidst Job Insecurity and Burnout

Millennials Adopt 'Stability Stacking' Amidst Job Insecurity and Burnout
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A ‘much larger pullback’ is justified: How to prepare

A ‘much larger pullback’ is justified: How to prepare

Gabelli Funds Portfolio Manager Justin Bergner says hotter inflation and a long‑term Treasury yield spike justify a much larger pullback — and lays out how retail investors should position, what stocks to watch, and what kind of pullback would trigger buying again.
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Former Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux Leads Effort to Address National Debt

Former Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux Leads Effort to Address National Debt

Former Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux, a Democrat who previously represented Georgia's 7th Congressional District, has taken on a new role as executive director of the Concord Coalition. This nonprofit organization, founded in 1992, advocates for fiscal policies aimed at curbing the soaring national debt. Under Bourdeaux's leadership, the Concord Coalition has also launched Concord Action, an advocacy group focused on building grassroots support to address the nation's debt, which currently exceeds $40 trillion. Bourdeaux, who has a background in federal budgeting and previously served as director of Georgia's Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, describes this work as a 'passion project.' She aims to 'reboot interest around the federal budget' and engage the public in a campaign to influence policy in Washington. Concord Action has already garnered over 170,000 'grassroots subscribers' and facilitated the sending of more than 450,000 letters to Congress, urging action on the national debt.
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IMF Urges Central Banks to Forcefully Combat Inflation Amid Global Shocks

IMF Urges Central Banks to Forcefully Combat Inflation Amid Global Shocks

IMF Urges Central Banks to Forcefully Combat Inflation Amid Global Shocks