Bank stocks, Electronic Arts, Comcast: Top Analyst Calls

00:00 Speaker A Let's turn now to some of today's top analyst calls on Wall Street. 00:02 Speaker A First up, Morgan Stanley turning more bullish on the big banks. The firm rates price targets for large US banks by a median 14%, setting street...

Iran will take military action against US in wake of future Israeli strike, warns former IRGC commander

More News 29 Sep 2025 | 7:05 PMBrussels, Sep 29 (UNI) The EU, in light of the recent UN move to reimpose all economic sanctions pre-2015, confirmed today that it has followed through with the measure and reimposed sweeping financial sanctions on...

Egypt seen cutting interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday: Reuters poll

CAIRO (Reuters) -The Central Bank of Egypt is expected to lower its overnight interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday as inflation continues to abate, a Reuters poll showed. The median forecast of 16 economists surveyed in the poll,...

Israel and Hamas near Gaza ceasefire deal, says White House

Published on: September 29, 2025 9:33 PM The White House has said Israel and Hamas are very close to agreeing on a Gaza ceasefire deal. U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Washington to discuss...

Israeli Raids in Several Areas of Quds, West Bank

West Bank – Saba: On Monday evening, several Palestinian areas in Jerusalem and the West Bank witnessed raids by the Israeli occupation forces, according to the official WAFA news agency. In Ramallah, Israeli forces raided the town of Silwad, east...

Israeli settlement activity accelerates in the West Bank, Security Council told

29 september 2025 - 17:17:45 MA 175 Views Panafrican News Agency New York, US (PANA) - The past three months have seen an increase in Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank alongside threats of annexation and mounting violence there...

Israeli Enemy Orders Halt of Construction in Homes, Factory East of Qalqilya

Qalqilya - Saba: Israeli enemy forces on Monday ordered the halt of construction in three homes and a concrete factory in the village of Hajjah, east of Qalqilya in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), citing local...

Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad in wave of executions

The Iranian authorities said Monday they had hanged a man they accused of spying for Israel, the latest in what is believed to be the largest wave of executions by Tehran in decades, according to activists monitoring human rights issues and the...

Iraq Unveils $450 Billion Investment Opportunities for Growth

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani announced $450 billion in investment opportunities across multiple sectors during the Iraq Investment Forum in Baghdad, held in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Investment Commission...

Finance, Economy & Trade with Richmond Kwame Frimpong: Industrial strategy in trade policy: Navigating new frontiers

Preamble: In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, technological disruption, and climate urgency, trade policy must evolve beyond traditional liberalization. This article outlines how industrial strategy can be integrated into trade policy...

Turkey saves activists from leaky ship, as Gaza-bound flotilla nears Israeli waters

Turkey helped evacuate activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla after one of the vessels broke down and began taking on water, organizers and the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu reported Monday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes...

Iran Defiant as UN Sanctions Snap Back Into Force

Iran has slammed what it called "failed diplomacy" after a last-minute diplomatic push failed to stop the United Nations from officially reimposing sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program. Britain, France, and Germany -- the European 3 (E3)...

Israeli Tanks Push Into Gaza as Trump and Netanyahu Prepare for High-Stakes Talks

President Donald Trump signals a potential breakthrough ahead of White House meeting, while Israeli forces close in on Gaza City hospitals and neighborhoods. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City on Monday, with...

Turkish banks' net profits soar over 47% to more than $13.5 billion

Türkiye's banking sector's net profit rose almost 47.2% in the first eight months of the year, data showed on Monday. Lenders' net profits reached TL 563.4 billion ($13.55 billion), compared to TL 382.8 billion in the same period a year ago, the...

Iran: What's next as UN sanctions snap back?

Iran is once again facing crippling international sanctions on its weapons trade, oil exports, international banking, and much more under the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal. The accord, concluded between Iran on one side and the US,...

Minister of Finance meets State Secretary for European, Middle Eastern and African Affairs in Romania

His Excellency Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with the State Secretary for European, Middle Eastern and African Affairs and Coordinator of the European Union and Global Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Iraqi man convicted for trafficking people to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The man formed groups that were sent off to fight for money or in hopes of eventually getting to Europe. Published On 29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025 The Najaf Criminal Court has sentenced an Iraqi man to life in prison for trafficking people to Russia to...

Syria plans $146m emergency electricity project

The World Bank will finance rehabilitation of transmission lines, substations and sector reforms Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive...

Bank of Israel keeps rates on hold as Gaza war endures

[JERUSALEM] The Bank of Israel left short-term interest rates unchanged on Monday (Sep 29) after inflation eased further in August, remaining cautious amid economic uncertainty due to the two-year old war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist...

OASI Sets Up Abu Dhabi Base As Middle East Becomes A Growth Hub For Chinese Firms

The maker of planes, vehicles and ships used for defense and patrol applications is part of a growing wave of advanced Chinese manufacturers that see big potential in the region Key Takeaways: Unmanned plane and vehicle maker OASI has launched a...