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Bank of England Warns Debt-Fueled AI Boom Could Unravel

The Bank of England warned that a multi-trillion dollar spending boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure financed by debt risks unraveling given “materially stretched” stock market valuations.

The Bank of England warned that a multi-trillion dollar spending boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure financed by debt risks unraveling given “materially stretched” stock market valuations.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:52 AM
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Europe Still Has Good Value, Goldman's Bell Says

Sharon Bell, senior European equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, says Europe still offers "good value versus the US" even if the valuation gap has narrowed.

Sharon Bell, senior European equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, says Europe still offers "good value versus the US" even if the valuation gap has narrowed. Bell also says quality stocks on both sides of the Atlantic have generally underperformed this year and will be hit further should the dollar "continue to come down." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:51 AM
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Crypto's $1 Billion Wipeout & Ukraine on Latest Peace Plan | Daybreak Europe 12/2/2025

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. Today's guests: Hoxton Ventures Founder Hussein Kanji (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:39 AM
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BOE Warns of Growing Gilt Risks From Hedge Funds’ Basis Trades

The Bank of England warned about growing risks from a profitable fixed-income hedge fund strategy known as the basis trade, calling on market participants to manage their risk taking to avoid a disruptive unwinding of trades that could prompt volatility in gilts.

The Bank of England warned about growing risks from a profitable fixed-income hedge fund strategy known as the basis trade, calling on market participants to manage their risk taking to avoid a disruptive unwinding of trades that could prompt volatility in gilts.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:11 AM
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BOE Warns of Rising Gilt Risk From Hedge Funds’ Basis Trades

The Bank of England warned about growing risks from a profitable fixed-income hedge fund strategy known as the basis trade, calling on market participants to manage their risk taking to avoid a disruptive unwinding of trades that could prompt volatility in gilts.

The Bank of England warned about growing risks from a profitable fixed-income hedge fund strategy known as the basis trade, calling on market participants to manage their risk taking to avoid a disruptive unwinding of trades that could prompt volatility in gilts.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:11 AM
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Saudi National Bank’s $1 Billion Loan Adds to Middle East Spree

Saudi National Bank is seeking a $1 billion syndicated loan, continuing a borrowing rush by the kingdom’s lenders that are helping finance a $2 trillion economic overhaul.

Saudi National Bank is seeking a $1 billion syndicated loan, continuing a borrowing rush by the kingdom’s lenders that are helping finance a $2 trillion economic overhaul.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 8:05 AM
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China Rare-Earth Firms Get Simpler Export Licenses, Reuters Says

At least three Chinese rare-earth magnet producers have been granted export licenses that will enable them to accelerate shipments following a trade truce between the US and China, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.

At least three Chinese rare-earth magnet producers have been granted export licenses that will enable them to accelerate shipments following a trade truce between the US and China, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 2, 8:01 AM
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China Magnet Firms Get Simpler Export Licenses, Reuters Says

At least three Chinese rare-earth magnet producers have been granted export licenses that will enable them to accelerate shipments following a trade truce between the US and China, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.

At least three Chinese rare-earth magnet producers have been granted export licenses that will enable them to accelerate shipments following a trade truce between the US and China, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 2, 8:01 AM
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Cape Town Property Boom Sets Up Court Tussle Over Land Taxes

A surge in property values in Cape Town, Africa’s most expensive city for real estate, has helped spark a months-long tax dispute between a body representing land owners and local authorities.

A surge in property values in Cape Town, Africa’s most expensive city for real estate, has helped spark a months-long tax dispute between a body representing land owners and local authorities.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:32 AM
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Yet Another Russia-Linked Tanker Gets Attacked in the Black Sea

A fourth Russia-connected tanker in under a week was attacked on Tuesday, a sharp uptick in strikes on Moscow-associated shipping as the war in Ukraine nears a fifth year.

A fourth Russia-connected tanker in under a week was attacked on Tuesday, a sharp uptick in strikes on Moscow-associated shipping as the war in Ukraine nears a fifth year.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:25 AM
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Yet Another Russia-Linked Tanker Attacked in the Black Sea

A fourth Russia-connected tanker in under a week was attacked on Tuesday, a sharp uptick in strikes on Moscow-associated shipping as the war in Ukraine nears a fifth year.

A fourth Russia-connected tanker in under a week was attacked on Tuesday, a sharp uptick in strikes on Moscow-associated shipping as the war in Ukraine nears a fifth year.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:25 AM
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BOE Cuts Bank Capital Buffers After Stress Tests Show Resilience

The Bank of England has cut its estimate of how much capital the UK’s banking sector needs for the first time in a decade, and signaled a consultation that could free up extra lending and higher payouts to shareholders.

The Bank of England has cut its estimate of how much capital the UK’s banking sector needs for the first time in a decade, and signaled a consultation that could free up extra lending and higher payouts to shareholders.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:23 AM
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BOE Lowers Bank Capital Requirements to Boost UK Lending

The Bank of England cut its estimate of how much capital British banks need for the first time in a decade and signaled a consultation that could free up extra lending and higher payouts to shareholders, even as it flagged rising risks in private markets.

The Bank of England cut its estimate of how much capital British banks need for the first time in a decade and signaled a consultation that could free up extra lending and higher payouts to shareholders, even as it flagged rising risks in private markets.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:23 AM
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Crypto Market Gripped by Fear, Dip Buying Not Kicking In

Almost $1 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during another sharp drop in prices on Monday that brought fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff.

Almost $1 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during another sharp drop in prices on Monday that brought fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff. The market is on shaky ground after a weeks-long rout. Data compiled by Coinglass show this began when some $19 billion in levered bets were wiped out in early October as US President Donald Trump whipsawed markets with threats of higher tariffs. Bloomberg’s Suvashree Ghosh reports.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 2, 7:11 AM