Read more about the article UBS CEO Ermotti Warns over the Swiss Banking Reforms Overreach. By Noko David
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UBS CEO Ermotti Warns over the Swiss Banking Reforms Overreach. By Noko David

The chief executive of UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank, is warning that proposed changes to the country’s banking rules could go too far and threaten both competitiveness and economic growth. Speaking…

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Warner Bros again rejects Paramount Takeover as it backs Netflix Deal. By Noko David.

In a high-stakes battle for one of Hollywood’s biggest studios, Warner Bros. has once again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount, urging shareholders to back a rival offer from Netflix…

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Read more about the article Who wins and loses in Oil Market after Venezuela’s Regime Turnover? By Noko David.
Oil tanker Kerala, chartered by Chevron, is being loaded in the Bajo Grande oil terminal at Maracaibo Lake, in the municipality of San Francisco, Venezuela, January 5, 2023 [File: Isaac Urrutia/Reuters]

Who wins and loses in Oil Market after Venezuela’s Regime Turnover? By Noko David.

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reignited questions in the global oil market about the future of Venezuela’s oil industry under U.S. influence—and who stands to gain or…

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Read more about the article Fed chair candidate Rieder says Powell’s actions were firmer than analysts predicted. Noko David.
From left to right: National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, Fed governor Christopher Waller, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, BlackRock chief investment officer of global fixed income Rick Rieder and Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman. Photos: Getty Images

Fed chair candidate Rieder says Powell’s actions were firmer than analysts predicted. Noko David.

Financial markets and policymakers are closely watching remarks from Rick Rieder, a leading candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Rieder says Powell’s recent statements were “considerably more hawkish…

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Read more about the article An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.
Recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell were interpreted as signaling a rate cut in October. © Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.

Financial markets are bracing for a nearly certain rate cut by the Federal Reserve at next week’s meeting, as the central bank continues its pivot toward supporting the job market…

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This may spell volatility for the financial sector and the stock market. By Noko David.

A new wave of retail investor optimism could actually spell trouble for the financial markets. Analysts are warning that last week’s aggressive buying spree, following a sharp sell-off on Wall…

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Read more about the article Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors about a potential market crash. By Noko David
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Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors about a potential market crash. By Noko David

Today, we start with a serious warning from one of the most prominent figures of Wall Street. Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase, has sounded the alarm about…

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Read more about the article German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David
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German chancellor Merz pushes for Europe to establish Stock Market Competitor to US and Asia. By Noko David

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is calling for a pan-European stock exchange — a bold move he says is necessary to help European companies compete with giants in the U.S. and…

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Read more about the article Recession worries grow as Fed signals additional rate cuts amid slowing job growth. By Noko David.
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Recession worries grow as Fed signals additional rate cuts amid slowing job growth. By Noko David.

Growing recession concerns are rippling through the U.S. economy after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that more interest rate cuts may be coming — a move meant to cushion…

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Read more about the article U.S. Consumer Inflation Accelerates weekly Jobless Claims Near Four-Year Peak. By Noko David
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U.S. Consumer Inflation Accelerates weekly Jobless Claims Near Four-Year Peak. By Noko David

U.S. consumer prices surged in August, posting the largest increase in seven months, driven by higher costs for housing, food, and travel. The Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price…

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