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Senate Democrats Want Housing Chief Pulte to Testify Soon

Senate Democrats are pressing their Republican colleagues to summon the Trump administration’s top housing regulator to Capitol Hill for questioning about his turbulent tenure overseeing the nation’s $13 trillion mortgage market.

Senate Democrats are pressing their Republican colleagues to summon the Trump administration’s top housing regulator to Capitol Hill for questioning about his turbulent tenure overseeing the nation’s $13 trillion mortgage market.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 5:45 PM
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Chinese Hospital Ship Visits Jamaica as US Gunboats Ply Caribbean

A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela.

A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 5:40 PM
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Key Oil-Price Firm Platts Will Ignore Fuel From Russia Crude

One of the world’s main companies for setting benchmark prices of physical commodities said it will start to ignore fuel that’s made from Russian crude when making its assessments.

One of the world’s main companies for setting benchmark prices of physical commodities said it will start to ignore fuel that’s made from Russian crude when making its assessments.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 5:38 PM
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Musk’s X Fined €120 Million by EU in First Content-Law Penalty

Elon Musk’s X social network was slapped with a lower-than-expected €120 million ($140 million) fine for violating the European Union’s controversial content-moderation law, in a move still set to raise tensions with the White House over free speech and tech regulation.

Elon Musk’s X social network was slapped with a lower-than-expected €120 million ($140 million) fine for violating the European Union’s controversial content-moderation law, in a move still set to raise tensions with the White House over free speech and tech regulation. Bloomberg's Tamlin Bason joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 5:29 PM
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Belgian Government Approves 20% Belfius Stake Sale

The Belgian government has given the nod to the sale of a 20% stake in state-owned bank Belfius, eying a ramp-up in defense spending as the nation’s debt continues to grow.

The Belgian government has given the nod to the sale of a 20% stake in state-owned bank Belfius, eying a ramp-up in defense spending as the nation’s debt continues to grow.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 5:28 PM
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The Quiet Giant Behind AI

Flex has quietly become the backbone of the global AI boom — building the hardware behind the world’s biggest compute stacks.

Flex has quietly become the backbone of the global AI boom — building the hardware behind the world’s biggest compute stacks. CEO Revathi Advaithi joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down how she transformed the company powering every major hyperscaler… and helped drive a massive jump in its stock since taking over in 2019. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 5:21 PM
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Operational Hurdles Challenge Growth in Cross-Border Private Credit Transactions

Cross-border private credit transactions are set for robust growth, according to CSC’s report, yet operational complexities pose significant challenges. While 79% of general partners (GPs) anticipate sector expansion, limited operational readiness among limited partners (LPs) raises concerns over investment opportunities.

USFM • Dec 5, 5:19 PM
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Netflix Rewrites Hollywood

Netflix is buying Warner Bros.

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a $72 billion mega-deal that reshapes the streaming landscape. Brian Wieser, Principal at Madison and Wall joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about deal and its implications. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 5:18 PM
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An S&P 500 shakeup is due soon. These stocks could join the index.

Marvell and Carvana are intriguing candidates, but the index committee could opt for some smaller names if it chooses to announce changes Friday afternoon on its quarterly cadence.

Marvell and Carvana are intriguing candidates, but the index committee could opt for some smaller names if it chooses to announce changes Friday afternoon on its quarterly cadence.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 5, 5:11 PM
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They raced to retire decades early — but soaring health-insurance costs are wrecking their plans

With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.

With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 5, 5:05 PM
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UBS Shares Rise on Report Swiss May Ease Part of Capital Package

UBS Group AG shares rose after Reuters reported that the Swiss government was considering easing part of a bank regulation package that would add billions to the lender’s capital requirements.

UBS Group AG shares rose after Reuters reported that the Swiss government was considering easing part of a bank regulation package that would add billions to the lender’s capital requirements.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 4:53 PM
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Shein Says France Suspension Case Is Political Overreach

Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, said the French government was overreaching in its attempt to suspend the platform by capitalizing on a political furor over sales of a childlike sex doll and weapons.

Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, said the French government was overreaching in its attempt to suspend the platform by capitalizing on a political furor over sales of a childlike sex doll and weapons.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 4:48 PM
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Markets Bet Bank of Canada Hikes by Late 2026 After Jobs Surprise

Markets increasingly expect the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a rate hike next year, as the country’s unexpected labor market strength suggests further monetary easing may not be needed despite US tariffs.

Markets increasingly expect the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a rate hike next year, as the country’s unexpected labor market strength suggests further monetary easing may not be needed despite US tariffs.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 4:41 PM