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Guinea-Bissau General Sworn in as Leader After Power Grab

Guinea-Bissau’s General Horta N’Tam was sworn in as leader of the country, a day after soldiers arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and called for last weekend’s elections to be annulled, Radio France International said.

Guinea-Bissau’s General Horta N’Tam was sworn in as leader of the country, a day after soldiers arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and called for last weekend’s elections to be annulled, Radio France International said.

France Introduces Voluntary Army Service Amid Russia Concerns

France will introduce a voluntary military service program to boost its defense capabilities, becoming the latest European Union country to unveil new recruitment methods in the face of Russian aggression.

France will introduce a voluntary military service program to boost its defense capabilities, becoming the latest European Union country to unveil new recruitment methods in the face of Russian aggression.

China's Anta Sports Said To Weigh Bid For Germany's Puma | The Pulse 11/27

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics.

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Claudia Panseri, UBS France CIO; Odile Renaud-Basso, EBRD President; Bruna Skarica, Morgan Stanley Chief UK Economist; Oscar de Bok, DHL Global Forwarding CEO. (Source: Bloomberg)

Emerging Assets Halt Rally in Quiet Session Amid US Holiday

Emerging-market assets halted their recent advance on Thursday, with a gauge of currencies ending the day little changed and stocks falling slightly amid thin liquidity due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Emerging-market assets halted their recent advance on Thursday, with a gauge of currencies ending the day little changed and stocks falling slightly amid thin liquidity due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Orban in Serbia as Hungary Eyes Sanctioned Russia Refinery

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his top diplomat have been on a whirlwind tour of central Europe with an eye to snap up sanctioned Russian-owned refineries.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his top diplomat have been on a whirlwind tour of central Europe with an eye to snap up sanctioned Russian-owned refineries.

Orban Meets Vucic as Hungary Eyes Russia’s Sanctioned Refineries

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his top diplomat have been on a whirlwind tour of central Europe with an eye to snap up sanctioned Russian-owned refineries.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his top diplomat have been on a whirlwind tour of central Europe with an eye to snap up sanctioned Russian-owned refineries.

US suspends Afghan visas after National Guard shooting

Two members of guard in critical condition and suspect from Afghanistan in custody after attack near White House.

Two members of guard in critical condition and suspect from Afghanistan in custody after attack near White House

Angola Opens $4 Billion Plant to Process Standalone Gas Fields

Angolan President João Lourenço opened a $4 billion gas processing plant in Soyo as the longtime crude producer increases its focus on the fuel.

Angolan President João Lourenço opened a $4 billion gas processing plant in Soyo as the longtime crude producer increases its focus on the fuel.

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will really kick into gear next year. These are the stocks to watch, says SocGen.

The OBBBA may provide an additional tailwind for equities in 2026.

The OBBBA may provide an additional tailwind for equities in 2026

Net Migration to UK Drops Almost 70% Amid Government Crackdown

Long-term net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since the pandemic, a boost for Keir Starmer’s Labour government as it comes under intense pressure to curb the number of foreign nationals coming to the country.

Long-term net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since the pandemic, a boost for Keir Starmer’s Labour government as it comes under intense pressure to curb the number of foreign nationals coming to the country.

Net Migration to Britain Drops Almost 70% After Crackdown

Long-term net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since the pandemic, a boost for Keir Starmer’s Labour government as it comes under intense pressure to curb the number of foreign nationals coming to the country.

Long-term net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since the pandemic, a boost for Keir Starmer’s Labour government as it comes under intense pressure to curb the number of foreign nationals coming to the country.

South Africa’s Industrial Gas Users Form Company to Pool Demand

A group of South Africa’s industrial gas users has created a company to prepare for an expected drop in their current fuel supply.

A group of South Africa’s industrial gas users has created a company to prepare for an expected drop in their current fuel supply.

Post UK Budget Special: Reeves Raises Taxes by £26B | The Opening Trade 11/27/2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced £26 billion of tax increases in a budget that was meant to convey stability but left investors reeling when most of the key measures were accidentally released early.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced £26 billion of tax increases in a budget that was meant to convey stability but left investors reeling when most of the key measures were accidentally released early. The policies in the budget, in which Reeves more than doubled her key fiscal buffer to £22 billion, were posted online by the Office for Budget Responsibility about an hour before she rose to speak in the House of Commons.

Hillhouse Investment Launches $7 Billion Fundraising Drive Amid Surge in Asian Private Equity Activity

Hillhouse Investment, founded by Zhang Lei in 2005, is embarking on a $7 billion private equity fundraising initiative as it aims to expand its global presence. This move comes on the heels of a record $18 billion fund raised in 2021, with the private equity firm keen on increasing its investments in Asia amid a booming market for mergers and acquisitions.

How flattery became a big, beautiful industry

Never before have there been so many rich people to be boosted.

Never before have there been so many rich people to be boosted

Trump Hits Migration Button After DC Shooting

The incident will further inflame a politicized debate on immigration, not just in the US.

The incident will further inflame a politicized debate on immigration, not just in the US.

Beaten-down Puma shares are soaring. The sportswear maker may have a suitor.

Puma shares are climbing on Thursday after a report that a China sportswear maker may consider a bid for the struggling German sportswear maker.

Puma shares are climbing on Thursday after a report that a China sportswear maker may consider a bid for the struggling German sportswear maker.

UK Bonds Fall as Budget Relief Gives Way to Longer-Term Concerns

UK’s bonds fell, ending a five-day rally, as investors analyzed the economic impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget that delayed tax-raising measures until later this decade.

UK’s bonds fell, ending a five-day rally, as investors analyzed the economic impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget that delayed tax-raising measures until later this decade.

UK Market Declines Offer Reality Check on Post-Budget Relief

The UK’s bonds and currency pulled back on Thursday from a rally following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget.

The UK’s bonds and currency pulled back on Thursday from a rally following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget.

Do Kwon says five-year US sentence is enough as he faces 40 years in South Korea

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon asked a US court to limit his prison term to five years as he faces a separate case in South Korea.

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon asked a US court to limit his prison term to five years as he faces a separate case in South Korea.