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Dire Year for U.S. Dollar Ends with Uncertain Outlook for 2026
The U.S. dollar has endured a dismal year in 2025, falling nearly 9% against a basket of major currencies, marking its worst performance in eight years. Despite signs of stabilization in recent months, many investors expect the dollar’s decline to continue into 2026, driven by global economic growth, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and persistent concerns
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Hedge Funds Short U.S. Healthcare Stocks Amid Subsidy Expiration Debate
Hedge funds have turned cautious on the U.S. healthcare sector, selling more healthcare stocks than they bought last week for the first time in 14 weeks, according to a note from Goldman Sachs. The shift comes as Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies—which helped millions during the COVID-19 pandemic—are set to expire at the end of
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Speed Darlington Reveals Pericoma Was Not His Biological Father
Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has disclosed that the late music legend Damian Azubike Nwankwo Okoye, famously called Pericoma, was not his biological father. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Darlington explained that his mother, singer Queen Achakpo, had him before marrying Pericoma. Despite this, he said he grew up in
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Gold and Silver Soar in Year-End Rally, Near Record Highs
Gold and silver prices surged dramatically at the end of 2025, with gold approaching $4,500 per ounce and silver just under $70 per ounce, driven by expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical tensions. These gains mark one of the most significant rallies in recent years for precious metals, highlighting their continued role
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NAPTIP Receives Six Human Trafficking Victims in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has taken custody of six individuals intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in a suspected human trafficking case. The victims were handed over to NAPTIP at the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base in Babura Local Government Area. NAPTIP
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Trian and General Catalyst Acquire Janus Henderson in $7.4 Billion Deal: A Major Shakeup in Asset Management
Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, along with venture capital firm General Catalyst, has announced the acquisition of asset management giant Janus Henderson Group PLC (JHG.N) for $7.4 billion. This deal marks the culmination of a five-year activist campaign by Peltz and his team, reflecting ongoing consolidation trends within the asset management sector. Janus
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Indian States and State-Run Firms to Test Market Demand with $5.5 Billion Debt Sale
Indian investors are facing a heavy supply of government and state-run debt, as multiple states and central government-owned entities plan to raise an aggregate of 492 billion rupees ($5.49 billion) in a single day. This move comes at a time when the domestic debt market is already struggling to absorb central government securities. Market Supply
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China Pledges Urban Renewal and Housing Market Stabilisation in 2026
China announced plans to accelerate urban renewal and stabilise the property market in 2026, marking the start of its latest Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), according to a readout from a national housing policy conference held in Beijing on December 22–23. Urban Renewal as a Policy Priority The conference outlined key housing and urban development objectives for
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China’s Vanke Faces Debt Crisis, May Follow Developer Playbook for Bond Restructuring
China Vanke, the state-backed property developer, is likely to seek multiple short-term bond extensions before ultimately proposing a comprehensive debt restructuring, analysts say. The move mirrors strategies employed by other cash-strapped Chinese developers facing liquidity pressures in recent years. Bond Extension Efforts and Investor Pushback Last month, Vanke surprised markets by requesting a one-year public
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Japan Faces Yen Weakness and Rising Bond Yields Amid Fiscal Concerns, Says Ex-BOJ Policymaker
Japan may experience further declines in the yen and persistent rises in government bond yields due to market concerns over the country’s expansionary fiscal policy, according to former Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Seiji Adachi. Weak Yen Despite Interest Rate Hike The yen has weakened even after the BOJ raised interest rates to a
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