Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Global Bankers At Saudi Forum Say Israel-Hamas War Threatens The World Economy

 

AFP: Israel-Hamas war threatens world economy, bankers tell Saudi forum 

The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a heavy blow to the global economy, banking titans told a glitzy investment forum in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. 

The dour mood from some of the gathering's most high-profile speakers underscored how the war threatens attempts by the world's biggest oil exporter to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels. 

Hamas militants stormed into Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7 and killed at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians who were shot or burnt to death on the first day of the raid, according to Israeli officials.  

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Update #1: As Israel-Hamas war rages, global finance chiefs in Saudi sound gloomy note (Reuters)  

Update #2: Jamie Dimon and other top bankers visit Saudi Arabia as Israel-Hamas war rages (CNN)  

WNU Editor: There may be a major war in the Middle East but 6,000 participants from more than 90 countries have shown up in Saudi Arabia for this "Davos in the Desert" forum.

4 comments:

  1. "underscored how the war threatens attempts by the world's biggest oil exporter to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels. "

    Palestinians have outstayed their welcome. Time for them to be potty trained and put on the big boy pants.

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  2. The Jews have outstayed their welcome. Time for them to be potty trained and put on the big boy pants.

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  3. Now, now, fellas--surely you can talk out your differences.

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  4. It would be waste of effort potty training 12:32

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