The podcast explores Egypt's mounting concern about Gaza's humanitarian crisis and the potential impact on their borders. It also discusses Scotland's plan to issue government bonds and the strong performance of US banks in the third quarter. The episode delves into the unexpected strength in bank earnings and the challenges banks may face amidst a potential recession, including the decline in profits for Goldman Sachs.
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Egypt is facing pressure to assist in Gaza's humanitarian crisis, but is hesitant to open its borders to refugees.
Scotland will issue its first-ever bond to raise funds for infrastructure and enhance its credibility as it aims for independence.
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Egypt's Dilemma: Aid and Border Control in Gaza
Egypt is facing pressure to help the people in Gaza who are stuck between Hamas and an impending Israeli ground invasion. The Rafa crossing, a potential way to get aid into Gaza and people out, remains closed. Israel is not allowing aid to enter Gaza, as it fears that aid deliveries may facilitate the influx of Gazans into Egypt. Egypt, on the other hand, does not want to open its borders to refugees due to historical and practical concerns. This situation poses a challenging dilemma for Egypt.
Scotland's First Bond and Pursuit of Independence
Scotland will issue its first-ever bond to raise funds for infrastructure and enhance its credibility with investors as it makes another attempt at independence. This move, followed by a deal with the UK Treasury in 2015, aims to showcase Scotland as an attractive investment destination. The bond issuance is significant for Scotland, as it seeks to establish itself as a newly independent state brick by brick. Scotland aims to leverage the proceeds of the bonds to finance its development.
Alarm is mounting in Egypt that Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis will be thrust across its borders, Scotland’s first minister said the country would issue its own government bonds for the first time, and big US bank earnings have been better than expected.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.