Global elections


Economy

  • The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering a rule change that could save the country's eight largest banks combined billions of dollars in capital, in a potential long-sought win for the industry, according to four people with knowledge of the matter.

    Exclusive: Fed may tweak rule that could save biggest US banks billions
    REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday testifies before the Senate Banking Committee in a hearing likely to take stock of whether recent signs of slowed inflation and a slowing U.S. job market will prompt the central bank to accelerate its plans to cut interest rates.

    Fed's Powell before Congress could show developing case for rate cut

Europe

The biggest reservoir on the Greek island of Naxos has dried up, useful only to the turtles that cruise its muddy shallows.

Markets



The Wider Image

Unable to get married legally in Japan, same-sex couples are celebrating their special bond in a unique way.


Graphics

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have pledged to return more migrants to their home countries, with differing approaches as immigration has emerged as a top issue in the coming U.S. election rematch.

Sports



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