Discussion on the compromise agreement at COP 28, mentioning fossil fuels, lack of specific deadlines for net zero emissions, and other global events.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates at a 22-year high, countries reached a deal at the COP28 climate summit to transition away from fossil fuels, and Germany reached a last-minute budget deal to avoid a financial shutdown. Plus, the FT’s John Paul Rathbone explains whether Israel can continue its pursuit of Hamas without losing western support.
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