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Swiss Inflation Unexpectedly Slows to Zero in SNB Setback

Swiss inflation unexpectedly stalled in November and an underlying measure slowed to a four-year low, a setback for central bank officials just days before their final interest-rate decision of 2025.

Swiss inflation unexpectedly stalled in November and an underlying measure slowed to a four-year low, a setback for central bank officials just days before their final interest-rate decision of 2025.

Thames Water’s Debt Pile Grows as Restructuring Talks Drag On

Thames Water reported a ballooning debt pile as negotiations continue to try to agree on a creditor-led rescue deal.

Thames Water reported a ballooning debt pile as negotiations continue to try to agree on a creditor-led rescue deal.

Thames Water’s Debt Piles Up as Restructuring Talks Drag On

Thames Water reported ballooning debt as creditors press on with talks to thrash out a rescue deal for the beleaguered utility.

Thames Water reported ballooning debt as creditors press on with talks to thrash out a rescue deal for the beleaguered utility.

Pound Rises, FTSE 100 Futures Hold Steady

Pound Rises, FTSE 100 Futures Hold Steady

Pound Gains, FTSE 100 Lags as Banks Fall

Pound Gains, FTSE 100 Lags as Banks Fall

Stocks Regain Composure After Latest AI Wobble

Stocks Regain Composure After Latest AI Wobble

Top Chinese Economist Says It's Time to Allow Stronger Yuan

CICC Chief Strategist Yanliang Miao says the combination of Chinese economic resilience, lower interest rates and capital flows means it is time to allow for a stronger yuan.

CICC Chief Strategist Yanliang Miao says the combination of Chinese economic resilience, lower interest rates and capital flows means it is time to allow for a stronger yuan. He also says stimulus should focus on lifting household incomes to help address China's deflation problem. He speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)

Russia-US Talks ‘Constructive,’ But Yield No Agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin held “very useful” talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, though they failed to reach an agreement on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held “very useful” talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, though they failed to reach an agreement on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. Russia received four documents from the US in addition to the original peace proposal and both sides expressed willingness to continue working, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said. Bloomberg’s Greg Sullivan reports.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Week High But Crypto Sentiment Remains Fragile

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, hitting a two-week high as the wider crypto market seeks a sustained recovery from a weeks-long selloff.

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, hitting a two-week high as the wider crypto market seeks a sustained recovery from a weeks-long selloff.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Week High In Cautious Crypto Market Recovery

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, climbing to a two-week high as traders look for signs that the wider crypto market may be regaining its footing after a prolonged selloff.

Bitcoin extended a tentative rebound on Wednesday, climbing to a two-week high as traders look for signs that the wider crypto market may be regaining its footing after a prolonged selloff.

BSE Sees Higher Demand for Colocation Racks

BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy sees an increase in demand for colocation racks at India’s oldest stock exchange.

BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy sees an increase in demand for colocation racks at India’s oldest stock exchange. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)

Israel to Close $4.2 Billion Missile-Defense Deal With Germany

Israel will complete the handover of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany on Wednesday, marking the first time another country will have independent access to the high-end military asset.

Israel will complete the handover of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany on Wednesday, marking the first time another country will have independent access to the high-end military asset.

Germany Closes Air Defense Gap With Israeli Missile Shield

Israel completed the handover of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany on Wednesday, marking the first time another country will have independent access to the high-end military asset.

Israel completed the handover of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany on Wednesday, marking the first time another country will have independent access to the high-end military asset.

China Ramps Up Iranian Oil Intake After Getting New Import Quota

China’s independent oil refiners are boosting their intake of Iranian crude from onshore tanks and ships idling at sea after Beijing issued a fresh round of import quotas late last month.

China’s independent oil refiners are boosting their intake of Iranian crude from onshore tanks and ships idling at sea after Beijing issued a fresh round of import quotas late last month.

Several Vanke Bondholders Signal They’ll Oppose Extension Plan

At least three investors in a China Vanke Co.

At least three investors in a China Vanke Co. bond maturing this month have signaled to the embattled developer that they will oppose a plan to delay repayment, people familiar with the matter said.

Nomura Upgrades Indonesia Stocks on Valuations, Growth Policy

Nomura Holdings Inc.

Nomura Holdings Inc. has raised its recommendation on Indonesian stocks to overweight, citing attractive valuations and a domestic policy that’s supportive of growth.

Governments cast a hungry eye over public piggy banks

Investors’ first duty is to their stakeholders, not to politicians trying to fund spending and infrastructure.

Investors’ first duty is to their stakeholders, not to politicians trying to fund spending and infrastructure

Read the COP small print

The latest annual climate summit revealed changes on the ground are starting to outpace the UN talks themselves.

The latest annual climate summit revealed changes on the ground are starting to outpace the UN talks themselves

The wins of COP that nobody noticed

Latest annual climate summit revealed changes on the ground are starting to outpace the UN talks themselves.

Latest annual climate summit revealed changes on the ground are starting to outpace the UN talks themselves

The EU single market’s elephant in the room

Small, often invisible barriers to trade affect products from businesses across Europe, including a fluffy Ikea pachyderm.

Small, often invisible barriers to trade affect products from businesses across Europe, including a fluffy Ikea pachyderm