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The World in Brief from The Economist
Markets fall after Fed’s hawkish remarks; Syria’s new leader speaks, and more
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Global stockmarkets fell after America’s Federal Reserve signalled fewer interest-rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected. Also, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new de facto leader, urged Western countries to lift sanctions on his country, claiming that it is no longer a threat to the world.
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