Newswire: Feb 8, 2026 11:24 AM EST
Highlights:
• Thai Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut Voting - Thai People Party leader casts vote in Bangkok as voters head to polls in three-way contest between ruling Bhumjaithai Party, progressive People's Party, and populist Pheu Thai Party. Source
• Goldman Traders Warn Stock Selling Isn't Over in Choppy Market - Goldman Sachs trading desk warns US stocks face more selling pressure this week from algorithmic funds despite Friday's rebound that nearly erased mid-week losses. Source
• Eskom Can Raise $3.4 Billion From Tariffs After Regulator Error - South Africa's energy regulator allows state-owned Eskom to raise tariffs and recover $3.4 billion over three years following pricing errors and failed private settlement attempts. Source
• Saudi Finance Minister on Priorities & Planning - Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan discusses Saudi Arabian economic priorities, planning, and efforts to attract more private capital and foreign investment. Source