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Brazil Markets Drop on Report Bolsonaro to Back Son as Candidate

Brazilian assets quickly slumped to session lows on Friday after a local media report that former President Jair Bolsonaro intends to back his son Flavio Bolsonaro in presidential elections next October.

Brazilian assets quickly slumped to session lows on Friday after a local media report that former President Jair Bolsonaro intends to back his son Flavio Bolsonaro in presidential elections next October.

Brazil Real Sinks on Report Bolsonaro Backs Son in Election

Brazilian assets quickly slumped Friday, hitting session lows after a local media report that former President Jair Bolsonaro intends to back his son Flavio Bolsonaro in presidential elections next October.

Brazilian assets quickly slumped Friday, hitting session lows after a local media report that former President Jair Bolsonaro intends to back his son Flavio Bolsonaro in presidential elections next October.

Brazil Markets Plunge With Bolsonaro Backing Son for Presidency

Brazilian assets slumped after former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio Bolsonaro as the right’s candidate in presidential elections next October.

Brazilian assets slumped after former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son Flavio Bolsonaro as the right’s candidate in presidential elections next October.

Drone-Hit Oil Tanker Kairos Is Now a Mile Off Coast of Bulgaria

An oil tanker that was struck by Ukrainian drones near Turkey last week is now about a mile off the coast of Bulgaria, the Balkan nation’s maritime authority said.

An oil tanker that was struck by Ukrainian drones near Turkey last week is now about a mile off the coast of Bulgaria, the Balkan nation’s maritime authority said.

How Much Credit Should DOGE Get?

Federal spending is down slightly.

Federal spending is down slightly. Did Musk and DOGE do it? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Justin Fox looked at the data. (Source: Bloomberg)

US Private Equity Firms Experience Surge in Exit Activity in 2025, Surpassing Last Year's Totals

US private equity firms are projected to achieve a second consecutive year of recovery in exit activity, with total realized value in 2025 already exceeding that of 2024. As of October, approximately 1,300 exits have been completed, generating an estimated $621.7 billion, according to PitchBook data reported by Reuters.

Blackstone Leads Over $2 Billion Refinancing for Mitratech with Antares Capital Support

Blackstone, alongside Antares Capital, is spearheading a substantial refinancing effort exceeding $2 billion for Mitratech, a legal and compliance software provider. This transaction aims to enhance Mitratech's financial structure as it continues to grow under the ownership of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP).

Fed Rate Cut Is Not a Lock This Month, Rieder Says

BlackRock CIO of Global Fixed Income Rick Rieder says a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week is "not a lock.

BlackRock CIO of Global Fixed Income Rick Rieder says a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week is "not a lock." He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Inflation didn’t get any worse before the government shutdown. The Fed is expected to cut rates again.

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The rate of U.S. inflation stayed stuck close to 3% before the government shutdown, a long-delayed report showed, adding a final piece of the puzzle before the Federal Reserve votes on whether to cut interest rates again.

Ukraine’s MHP Mulls Nation’s First Corporate Bond Since Invasion

Agricultural firm MHP SE is gauging investor interest in what would be the Ukrainian corporate sector’s first bond since Russia’s full scale-invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Agricultural firm MHP SE is gauging investor interest in what would be the Ukrainian corporate sector’s first bond since Russia’s full scale-invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

KKR to Invest in Assets of Brookfield-Backed Compass Datacenters

KKR to Invest in Assets of Brookfield-Backed Compass Datacenters

KKR & Co. has agreed to invest in the portfolio of Compass Datacenters, the digital infrastructure operator backed by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

Johnson Recycles GOP Health Ideas Amid Gridlock Over Obamacare

Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.

Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.

Modi, Putin Push to Deepen Ties Despite US Pressure

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged to widen economic ties in the face of pressure from Donald Trump.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged to widen economic ties in the face of pressure from Donald Trump. So where does this leave India-US ties as Modi navigates this tough balancing act? (Source: Bloomberg)

First Brands’ Business Flails as Customers Don’t Know Who to Pay

As First Brands Group makes its way through bankruptcy court, the auto-parts supplier is bumping up against an unexpected snafu: Its customers don’t seem to know who to pay.

As First Brands Group makes its way through bankruptcy court, the auto-parts supplier is bumping up against an unexpected snafu: Its customers don’t seem to know who to pay.

Peru’s Informal Diggers Get Permit Extension Through Next Year

Peru’s Congress approved a one-year extension for a controversial permit used by informal gold and copper miners to operate with looser requirements than the formal industry.

Peru’s Congress approved a one-year extension for a controversial permit used by informal gold and copper miners to operate with looser requirements than the formal industry.

Our Roth conversion triggered extra fees for Medicare premiums. Can I appeal?

“That was an odd year for us.

“That was an odd year for us.”

Here’s the No. 1 way to protect your investment portfolio from market bubbles and FOMO

Here’s the No. 1 way to protect your investment portfolio from market bubbles and FOMO

With the U.S. stock market priced for perfection and artificial-intelligence speculation driving a boom in tech-related stocks, many investors are asking if this is a stock-market bubble that could burst at any moment.

‘Soon, all commodity charts will look like gold.’ BofA’s Hartnett goes bullish on commodities.

Inflationary growth and political populism are a recipe for commodity price strength says Michael Hartnett.

Inflationary growth and political populism are a recipe for commodity price strength says Michael Hartnett

Top US, Chinese Officials Pledge Further Cooperation on Trade

Senior US and Chinese officials spoke about maintaining cooperation on trade, the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two largest economies.

Senior US and Chinese officials spoke about maintaining cooperation on trade, the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two largest economies.

Top US, Chinese Officials Pledge Cooperation on Trade Deal

Senior US and Chinese officials spoke about maintaining cooperation on trade, the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two largest economies.

Senior US and Chinese officials spoke about maintaining cooperation on trade, the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two largest economies.