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- 1Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The statement from a senior member of Israel's government drew immediate attention, with critics warning it escalates rhetoric over Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories amid ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.
- 2Smotrich urges Israel to wage Gaza-style war in West Bank●Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and to 'do there what we did in Gaza', drawing sharp attention to his remarks. The statement signals hardline pressure for military escalation in the territory amid the ongoing Gaza campaign, and is likely to fuel international criticism over civilian harm and annexation fears.
- 3Bessent urges Fed to keep open mind on rates▼Bessent urges Fed to keep an open mind on rates, citing AI productivity
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind when setting interest rates, arguing that artificial intelligence is boosting productivity in ways that could change the economic outlook. The comments add to ongoing pressure from the Trump administration on the central bank to consider cutting rates as AI-driven gains reshape growth expectations.
- 4Korea's finance minister and BOK chief pledge policy coordination●Finance minister, BOK chief stress coordination to address uncertainties
South Korea's finance minister and the Bank of Korea governor have stressed the need for close policy coordination to address economic uncertainties. The two officials, responsible for fiscal and monetary policy respectively, said cooperation between the government and the central bank is essential as the economy faces headwinds such as exchange rate volatility and external risks.
- 5Dutch Central Bank Chief Urges Restraint on State Debt●Dutch Need to Keep State Debt in Check, Central Bank Chief Says
The head of the Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank, has warned that the Netherlands must keep its government debt under control. The remarks serve as a caution against loosening fiscal policy, stressing that public finances need to remain sustainable. The intervention is drawing attention amid ongoing debate in Europe over budget discipline and spending pressures.
- 6Citi tells clients to buy the next market dip●Citi tells clients to buy the next stock market dip as AI trade gathers momentum ahead of midterms
Citi has advised clients to buy the next dip in stock markets, arguing the rally driven by artificial intelligence stocks still has momentum heading into the US midterm elections. The call signals continued institutional confidence in the AI trade despite elevated valuations, and investors are weighing whether to follow the bank's advice or take profits amid concerns about a possible pullback.
- 7Singapore banks pledge AI training for 80,000 workers●Singapore’s major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country m
Singapore's major financial institutions have committed to training more than 80,000 local employees in artificial intelligence skills. The move comes as the country works to protect white-collar workers from potential job disruption caused by AI adoption. The pledge, backed by leading banks and financial firms, is being seen as one of the larger coordinated reskilling efforts in the region's financial sector.
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San Francisco voters are being asked to consider Proposition B, a ballot measure that would lay the groundwork for creating a city-owned public bank. If approved, the measure would set the stage for the city to explore banking services run by the municipality itself rather than relying on private institutions. Supporters of public banking argue it could keep public money and its benefits within the city, while critics typically raise concerns about cost and financial risk.
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A Dutch central banker has called for fiscal restraint, warning that government spending should remain disciplined. The appeal adds a central bank voice to ongoing debates in the Netherlands and across the eurozone about budget policy, debt levels and the balance between public investment and financial stability.