Adani CFO defends against US charges, says linked to one business contract By Reuters

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A U.S. bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green Energy (NS:) comprising some 10% of its business, and none of the conglomerate’s other companies are accused of wrongdoing, the group’s CFO said on Saturday. On Wednesday, Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest … Read more

Israelis rally around war effort after ICC issues warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israelis across the political divide lashed out at the International Criminal Court after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a rare display of unity in the politically polarised country. The warrants … Read more

US debt sustainability now seen as top financial stability risk

The US government’s debt load is now seen as the biggest risk to financial stability, outweighing persistent inflation in a Federal Reserve survey. “Concerns surrounding US fiscal debt sustainability were atop the list this survey, followed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and policy uncertainty,” the Fed said in its semi-annual financial stability report. … Read more

Trump names FDA and CDC heads

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images News President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, as his pick to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a federal agency overseeing over $7B budget. He has also nominated former

Larry Kudlow calls on Republicans to confirm Trump’s choices

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow says voters have given President-elect Donald Trump a ‘major mandate for change’ on ‘Kudlow.’ Here’s to hoping the Senate GOP puts their big boy pants on and confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet choices.  Don’t listen to the D.C. swamp. Don’t listen to the liberal media. Please listen to the guy … Read more

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say By Reuters

BEIRUT (Reuters) -A powerful Israeli airstrike targeted central Beirut on Saturday, security sources said, shaking the Lebanese capital as Israel pressed its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. At least four people were killed and 33 wounded in the attack in Beirut’s Basta neighbourhood, Hezbollah’s al-Manar broadcaster reported, citing the health ministry. Lebanon’s National News … Read more

US Treasury Pick Bessent ‘Is a Fiscal Hawk’: Wall Street Reacts

(Bloomberg) — Hedge fund chief Scott Bessent’s Friday nomination to become the US Treasury Secretary is offering bond investors a glimpse into the incoming administration’s sweeping economic agenda after an extended search that included multiple prominent contenders. Most Read from Bloomberg The $28 trillion market for US Treasuries was already closed for the week when … Read more