U.S. economy sags in December, S&P says, due to tariffs, inflation and softer sales
U.S. economy sags in December, S&P says, due to tariffs, inflation and softer sales
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Lucy Baldwin, Global Head of Research at Citi, discusses her outlook for 2026, and why she calls this a "goldilocks type scenario" for the equities market.
U.S. economy sags in December, S&P says, due to tariffs, inflation and softer sales

Lucy Baldwin, Global Head of Research at Citi, discusses her outlook for 2026, and why she calls this a "goldilocks type scenario" for the equities market.

US stocks fluctuated Tuesday after signs of a sluggish job market didn’t change the outlook for interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

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Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko claims the network is facing an industrial-scale 6 Tbps DDoS attack that has shown little visible impact.

Monetary Authority of Singapore-licensed issuer StraitsX plans to expand its SGD- and USD-backed stablecoins to Solana, targeting AI-driven transactions.

Affinity Equity Partners is considering divesting its minority stake in the global airport hospitality group Plaza Premium, potentially valuing the company at around $1 billion. The Asia-focused private equity firm is seeking interest from potential buyers, including other financial sponsors, as it engages in early-stage discussions about the sale.

Stone Point Capital is initiating a $1 billion evergreen fund aimed at expanding its footprint in the retail wealth market. The fund, which is being seeded with capital from the firm's Trident flagship private equity funds, is expected to attract additional investment from wealthy individual investors.

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has agreed to sell TRC Companies, a US-based engineering group, to Canadian firm WSP Global in a cash transaction valued at $3.3 billion. This acquisition enhances WSP's position as a leading engineering firm in North America and aligns with its strategic growth objectives.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has proposed a merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., in a move that will consolidate their market presence in Texas banking. The deal will see SWBI shareholders receive Prosperity shares valued at $72.83 each, pending shareholder approval on January 22, 2026.

Volato Group, Inc. has announced a definitive merger agreement with M2i Global Inc., aimed at creating a more robust company poised to leverage shared resources and capabilities. The transaction, valued at approximately $200 million, is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Volato Group, Inc. has announced a merger agreement with M2i Global, Inc., aiming to enhance operational capabilities and market reach. The transaction, which is expected to close by late 2025, reflects a strategic move to capitalize on synergies and expand service offerings in the aerospace sector.

Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, reacts to the November jobs report on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.

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