Category: finance
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UK Government Bonds, Stocks, and Sterling Fall Amid Budget Rumors
London, UK – November 14, 2025 – UK financial markets experienced sharp volatility on Friday as speculation mounted over the government’s highly anticipated November 26 budget. Sterling, government bonds (gilts), and stocks all suffered steep declines after reports suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves had abandoned plans to raise income tax rates, alarming investors concerned about
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Blackstone Names Franck Petitgas as Vice Chairman for Europe to Drive Strategic Growth
New York & London – November 14, 2025 – Blackstone Inc (BX.N) has announced the appointment of Franck Petitgas as senior managing director and vice chairman for Europe, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the firm’s strategic initiatives and client engagement across the region. Petitgas will officially assume his position in January 2026. Background
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Swiss Lawmakers Urge Government to Soften UBS Capital Rules
Zurich, Switzerland – November 14, 2025 – A second Swiss parliamentary committee has called on the government to ease certain capital requirements for UBS Group AG (UBSG.S), echoing concerns raised last week and intensifying pressure on regulators to avoid disproportionately burdening the country’s largest bank. The upper chamber’s economic affairs and taxation committee issued a
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U.S. and Japan Turn to Fiscal Stimulus as Unconventional Anti-Inflation Tool
Orlando, Florida & Tokyo, Japan – November 14, 2025 – Both the United States and Japan are deploying an unconventional approach to manage inflation: fiscal stimulus. While fiscal spending is traditionally used to boost economies during downturns, leaders in Washington and Tokyo are now using it to mitigate rising living costs, signaling a shift toward
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Investors Navigate “Data Fog” as U.S. Market Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Fed Decisions
New York, U.S. – November 14, 2025 – Investors are grappling with heightened uncertainty in U.S. financial markets following the partial government shutdown, which has left gaps in critical economic data. Analysts warn that this “data fog” could delay or derail anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, creating turbulence for markets already sensitive to changes
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Adani Group Announces $11 Billion Investment in Andhra Pradesh Across Key Sectors
Bengaluru, India – November 14, 2025 – Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, has announced plans to invest over 1 trillion rupees ($11.38 billion) in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, signaling a major expansion across multiple sectors including data centers, cement, and industrial infrastructure. The announcement was made by Karan Adani, Managing Director
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S&P Downgrades Nissan Credit Rating to BB- Amid Profitability Pressures
Tokyo, Japan – November 14, 2025 – S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the long-term credit rating of Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) from BB to BB-, citing ongoing pressures on profitability and a challenging outlook for the Japanese automaker. The rating revision applies to both Nissan and its overseas subsidiaries, reflecting a cautious view on the
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Gold Trims Gains as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade Amid Hawkish Commentary
Gold prices pared earlier gains on Friday as hawkish remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials dampened expectations for a December interest rate cut. Despite this, bullion remained on track for a weekly gain, supported by lingering economic uncertainty and cautious sentiment across financial markets. As of 0930 GMT, spot gold stood at $4,169.58 per ounce,
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Global Stocks Plunge as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade, AI Bubble Concerns Mount
World stock markets tumbled on Friday as investor optimism for an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut faded, while concerns over a potential AI-driven market bubble and limited economic data heightened volatility across global equities. Blue-chip indices across Tokyo, Paris, and London were deep in the red, with UK markets further rattled by uncertainty surrounding the
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U.S. and South Korea Announce $350 Billion Trade and Strategic Investment Deal
The United States and South Korea unveiled details of a landmark trade and investment agreement on Friday, featuring a $150 billion South Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding and an additional $200 billion earmarked for industrial sectors, aimed at strengthening economic and security ties between the two allies. The announcement follows an October meeting between South
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