Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Absa executive calls for more banking partnerships to meet infrastructure goals
The era of individual banks single-handedly underwriting large projects is effectively over, said Charles Russon.
Articles & Videos
All PoliticsPolicyEconomyRights & JusticeInternationalClimate & EnvironmentTechnologyHealthMediaCulture & Society
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Qatari group in talks for stakes in Syrian banks
The deals would mark the first foreign acquisition of banks since the change of regime in Damascus in late 2024.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Jerusalem VC looks to ‘go bigger’ in Dubai, post-Gaza
JVP sees AI as crucial to spurring economic cooperation with the UAE.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Kenya launches $824M pipeline IPO amid transparency fears
The country’s first IPO since 2015 is part of a bid to fund infrastructure projects.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
China's birthrate falls to lowest level on record
China’s demographic issue is especially acute, with a growing cohort of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
China risks two-track economy as growth booms and real estate slumps
While China’s exports have so far weathered US tariffs, anemic domestic consumption and a faltering real estate sector are weighing on growth.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Falling wine sales attributed to rise in living alone
Prices have fallen in line with decreasing demand: One bottle of Bordeaux retails for less than €2 in France.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Analysts paint bright picture for US economy in 2026
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal increased their estimates for growth in both 2025 and 2026.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Davos opens with fresh direction under Blackrock CEO
BlackRock boss Larry Fink has taken over the reins of the annual global gathering in the Swiss mountains.
Headlines
360 headlinesThese Haitian Meatpacking Workers Face Deportation. They Voted to Strike Anyway.
Mother Jones •
Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
Mother Jones •
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
The Conversation •
Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
The Conversation •
Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
Mother Jones •
Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The Conversation •
Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
The Conversation •
Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
Scheer Post •
3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
The Conversation •
Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
Mother Jones •
Page 1 of 36