The potential downgrade by MSCI, an influential index provider, adds to a deepening crisis of investor confidence in the economic policies of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Category: Politics and Government
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Indonesian Stocks Plunge as MSCI Threatens to Drop Market from Indexes
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Hiking the Polish-Czech Friendship Trail, Where Cold War Dissidents Once Met
The New York Times – Travel:A writer walks the Polish-Czech Friendship Trail, where during the Cold War, dissidents from the two countries met to discuss their efforts against Communism.
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Hillary Clinton Steps to the Podcast Mic as Midterms Approach
The New York Times – Business:With “High Stakes,” Mrs. Clinton is teaming up with “Pivot” co-host Kara Swisher to break down the consequential battle for the House and the Senate.
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Trump’s Jos. A. Bank Suit Surprised People. Should It Have?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In the past, the president has claimed to favor luxe Italian suits. This week, he flashed a label for a budget tailoring chain.
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South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its Banks
The New York Times – Business:The president said there were signs that such models were used in recent attacks on several banks involving customer data. Police are investigating.
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The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom
The New York Times – Business:Huge tax breaks and a weak currency sustain exports, widen the government budget deficit and complicate the country’s efforts to rebalance its economy.
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Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.
The New York Times – Business:Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.
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Bruno Kramm, German Goth Musician Who Moonlighted in Politics, Dies at 58
The New York Times – Music:When he wasn’t playing with the groundbreaking dark-wave band Das Ich, he was a prominent figure in his country’s fight for online free speech and digital privacy rights.
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Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations
The New York Times – Business:A new report by the Federal Reserve’s independent inspector general concluded that a nearly $2.5 billion construction project was poorly managed but made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.
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As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind
The New York Times – Business:The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.
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China’s Truce With Trump Buys It Valuable Time
The New York Times – Business:Easing tensions with Washington gives Beijing room to tackle economic troubles at home while reducing its vulnerability to American pressure.