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General Atlantic-Backed SMG’s Shares Rise in Zurich Debut

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group shares traded above the offer price in its debut in Switzerland, indicating strong demand for Europe’s largest initial public offering so far this year.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group shares traded above the offer price in its debut in Switzerland, indicating strong demand for Europe’s largest initial public offering so far this year.

Cambodia Expects Investment to Hold Steady Despite US Tariffs

Cambodia expects investment to keep flowing into labor-intensive industries across Southeast Asia despite US tariffs due to the cost-competitiveness of the region’s workforce.

Cambodia expects investment to keep flowing into labor-intensive industries across Southeast Asia despite US tariffs due to the cost-competitiveness of the region’s workforce.

Stocks Cool as BOJ Moves to Offload ETF Stockpile: Markets Wrap

A record-breaking rally in global stocks faltered after the Bank of Japan’s decision to begin selling its massive exchange-traded fund holdings dragged Asian shares lower.

A record-breaking rally in global stocks faltered after the Bank of Japan’s decision to begin selling its massive exchange-traded fund holdings dragged Asian shares lower.

AI Boom Fuels 11% Rise in Top Japan Insurer’s Project Loans

Nippon Life Insurance Co.

Nippon Life Insurance Co. sees its overseas project finance lending climbing 11% to a record high this year due to surging demand to fund AI data centers in the US and elsewhere.

Odd Lots: Henry Wang on China’s New Role in the World (Podcast)

Odd Lots: Henry Wang on China’s New Role in the World (Podcast)

Henry Wang on China's Role in the New Emerging World Order

Globalization with Chinese characteristics.

Globalization with Chinese characteristics

Heinen: ‘Agnostic’ About Who Buys ABN Amro Shares

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen says he is “agnostic” about who will be the buyer of ABN Amro Bank NV shares as the government embarks on another reduction in its stake in the bank.

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen says he is “agnostic” about who will be the buyer of ABN Amro Bank NV shares as the government embarks on another reduction in its stake in the bank. Heinen tells Bloomberg’s Oliver Crook the Dutch government is decreasing the stake in ABN Amro Bank, but it’s “doing it through an independent agency.”

Gilts Fall as Deficit Numbers Highlight UK’s Fiscal Woes

UK gilts declined and the pound fell for a third day against the dollar after data showed the UK budget deficit came in above all forecasts in August.

UK gilts declined and the pound fell for a third day against the dollar after data showed the UK budget deficit came in above all forecasts in August.

Indonesia to Review Law That Sets Budget Deficit, Debt Caps

Indonesian lawmakers will review a law that sets strict limits on the budget deficit and overall debt levels next year, as President Prabowo Subianto pushes to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Indonesian lawmakers will review a law that sets strict limits on the budget deficit and overall debt levels next year, as President Prabowo Subianto pushes to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Japan Stocks Fall on ETF Plan; Bond Yields Rise on Rate Bets

Japan’s stocks dropped after the central bank said that it will begin selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds.

Japan’s stocks dropped after the central bank said that it will begin selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds. Bonds fell as two dissenting voices on the board increased expectations of an interest rate hike next month.

India’s Central Bank Said to Urge Lenders to Cut Retail Charges

India’s central bank is pushing lenders to lower fees for some consumer products, according to people familiar with the matter, a drive that may jeopardize the billions of dollars banks in the country get from fees.

India’s central bank is pushing lenders to lower fees for some consumer products, according to people familiar with the matter, a drive that may jeopardize the billions of dollars banks in the country get from fees.

Is China Using a TikTok Deal as Leverage Over Trump? | Insight with Haslinda Amin 9/19/2025

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter.

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Japan Stocks Fall on ETF Plan; Yen and Yields Rise on Rate Bets

Japan’s stocks dropped after the central bank said that it will begin selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds.

Japan’s stocks dropped after the central bank said that it will begin selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds. The yen strengthened and bonds fell as two dissenting voices on the board increased expectations of an interest rate cut next month.

French Business Remains Gloomy in Prolonged Political Crisis

French business confidence remained stable at a low level in September amid a prolonged political crisis and budget uncertainty since President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections in June last year.

French business confidence remained stable at a low level in September amid a prolonged political crisis and budget uncertainty since President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections in June last year.

Malik: Reduced Borrowing Costs Positive for Gulf

Gulf states have cut their interest rates after the Fed's first rate cut this year, to maintain their currencies' peg to the US dollar.

Gulf states have cut their interest rates after the Fed's first rate cut this year, to maintain their currencies' peg to the US dollar. Monica Malik, Chief Economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank told Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East anchor Joumanna Bercetche about the regional reaction to the Fed announcement. (Source: Bloomberg)

US-South Africa Trade Talks 'At Crossroads'

Negotiations between South Africa and the US forging a new trade deal is at "a crossroads" according to Africa Practice Advisor Ziyanda Stuurman.

Negotiations between South Africa and the US forging a new trade deal is at "a crossroads" according to Africa Practice Advisor Ziyanda Stuurman. She spoke to Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche and Jennifer Zabasajja about the outlook for AGOA and the threat of sanctions against senior South African politicians. (Source: Bloomberg)

Horizons Middle East & Africa 9/19/2025

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions.

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

China Seeks Trade Edge, Shunning US Soy in First Since 1990s

For the first time since at least the 1990s, China hasn’t bought any US soybeans at the start of the export season, a sign that Beijing is once again using agriculture as leverage in its trade fight with Washington.

For the first time since at least the 1990s, China hasn’t bought any US soybeans at the start of the export season, a sign that Beijing is once again using agriculture as leverage in its trade fight with Washington.

Traders Say ‘Insane’ Tech Is Making FX Markets Sleepier

Advancements in electronic trading may be crushing volatility in the currency market, making prolonged wild swings a thing of the past.

Advancements in electronic trading may be crushing volatility in the currency market, making prolonged wild swings a thing of the past.

Dalio Says US Can’t Cut Spending That Risks Monetary Order

Ray Dalio said the US is unable to cut back on runaway spending that is piling up debt and putting the monetary order at risk.

Ray Dalio said the US is unable to cut back on runaway spending that is piling up debt and putting the monetary order at risk.