Daily News of 28-10-2024

Australia
$A will ‘struggle to punch higher’ as US election weighs on sentiment

The local currency has declined for four consecutive weeks as nervous investors pile into the greenback one week out from the US election that one national poll has Donald Trump ahead. The Australian Financial Review

Technology stocks and big miners boost ASX

The Australian sharemarket has edged higher to start the week, buoyed by big miners and technology shares. Sydney Morning Herald

France
Insultes, racisme, crucifix... Le meeting de Trump à New York fait polémique

Donald Trump s’est notamment attaqué à la communauté portoricaine lors de son meeting au Madison Square Garden dimanche, suscitant l’indignation sur les réseaux sociaux. Ses propos ont fait r�... Le Figaro

Assurance-maladie : derrière la hausse envisagée du ticket modérateur, des enjeux cruciaux

ANALYSE. Le gouvernement a prévu de réaliser plus de 1 milliard d’économies en réduisant la part remboursée par la Sécurité sociale aux patients sur les consultations médicales. La somme se... Le Monde

Germany
Washington Post und LA Times: Die Selbstzensur hat schon begonnen

Die „Washington Post“ und die „Los Angeles Times“ geben die Tradition der Wahlempfehlung auf. Das gibt eine Vorschau auf den kommenden Opportunismus. Süddeutsche Zeitung

Massenkundgebung: Trump-Spektakel in New York entblößt Harris’ Probleme

Massenkundgebung: Trump-Spektakel in New York entblößt Harris’ Probleme Handelsblatt

Israel
Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

According to the Consumers’ Council, the price of olive oil in Israel jumped by 39% this year, more than any other food product. The Jerusalem Post

A steady drip of Israeli casualties could change the public's view on war in Lebanon

After Israel's Strike in Iran, the Ball Is Now in Tehran's Court and Statements Seem to Indicate an Intent to Hit Back The Greatest Danger Lies in Lebanon, Where a Confluence of a Rising Death Toll an... Haaretz

Singapore
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on despite election debacle

He blamed the defeat on “people’s suspicion, mistrust and anger” over a scandal The Straits Times

Inflation to ease further in 2025, amid moderate external and domestic cost conditions: MAS

THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (Oct 28) repeated its expectation for core and headline inflation to both average 1.5 to 2.5 per cent in 2025, “down significantly from their peak... The Business Time

Spain
Los fondos se lanzan a por las residencias de estudiantes con 3.000 millones

El interés del capital por las residencias de estudiantes en España se dispara. Este negocio -escasamente profesionalizado hace apenas una década- ha dado un vuelco en los... Expansión

Cuatro ministerios decidirán qué sectores accederán a la jubilación anticipada a partir de 52 años

El Ministerio de Seguridad Social está desarrollando el proyecto de real decreto con el que prevé regular el acceso a la nueva jubilación anticipada en las ocupaciones con mayor peligrosidad, penos... El Economista

United Kindom
China and Russia are already playing the new Great Game

Victory for the Taliban is redrawing the strategic map in central Asia. The West risks being left behind by its rivals, writes Catherine Philp

 The Times

Pubs and restaurants warn of closures if taxes rise and business rates relief ends

Joint statement by lobby groups calls on chancellor to make Covid-era rates relief for hospitality permanent The Guardian

Donald Trump holds rally at Madison Square Garden, New York

Donald Trump strode across the stage at Madison Square Garden, head high, shoulders back. The Telegraph

United States
Economists Warn of New Inflation Hazards After Election

Economists Warn of New Inflation Hazards After Election  The Wall Street Journal

Trump at MSG: A Closing Carnival of Grievances and Racism

The inflammatory rally was a capstone for an increasingly aggrieved campaign for Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has grown darker and more menacing. The New York Times