Erdogan Tightens His Grip on Turkey
The most pivotal elections in modern Turkish history are taking place June 24th. If Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins, the once ceremonial position of president will … source
Novartis sells U.S. generics assets to India’s bargain-hunting Aurobindo
ZURICH/BENGALURU (Reuters) – New Novartis Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan has further reshaped the Swiss drugmaker, announcing on Thursday he is selling U.S. dermatology and generic pill assets to India’s Aurobindo…
Department of Justice looks into social media firms over free speech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Justice Department said on Wednesday it has convened a meeting with state attorneys general to discuss concerns that social media platforms were “intentionally stifling the free…
Israeli radiation therapy firm Alpha Tau raises $29 million
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Alpha Tau Medical, an Israeli developer of alpha radiation cancer therapy, said on Wednesday it raised $29 million in a private financing round led by private…
Saudi Arabia screens ‘Black Panther’ to herald the launch of movie theaters in the kingdom
Saudi Arabia held a private screening on Wednesday of the Hollywood blockbuster “Black Panther” to herald the launch of movie theatres in the kingdom. source
The contagion concerns from Turkey’s currency crisis
Bulltick Capital Head of Global Research Kathryn Rooney Vera on the fallout from Turkey’s financial crisis. source
U.S. oil prices rise as Gulf oil rigs evacuated ahead of hurricane
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices rose on Tuesday, breaking past $70 per barrel, after two Gulf of Mexico oil platforms were evacuated in preparation for a hurricane. FILE PHOTO:…
Turkey’s Erdogan calls US sanctions a ‘stab in the back’
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Dan Henninger, Prudential Chief Market Strategist Quincy Krosby and FBN’s Connell McShane on the impact of … source
?? Who’s to blame for Turkey’s financial crisis? | Inside Story
The Turkish lira is facing an unprecedented crash, loosing more than 40% of its value against the dollar this year. And its meltdown is rattling global markets. source
Oil prices higher as U.S. sanctions limit Iran exports
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by concerns that falling Iranian output will tighten markets once U.S. sanctions bite from November, but gains were limited by higher…