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US General Says Drills ‘Absolutely’ Needed as Korea Floats Shift

The top US commander on the Korean peninsula said regular exercises between the allies are “absolutely” necessary to maintain peace and impose pressure on North Korea after officials in Seoul floated adjusting the drills to facilitate dialogue with the nuclear-armed neighbor.

The top US commander on the Korean peninsula said regular exercises between the allies are “absolutely” necessary to maintain peace and impose pressure on North Korea after officials in Seoul floated adjusting the drills to facilitate dialogue with the nuclear-armed neighbor.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 3:17 AM
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Thai Assets Face Mixed Outlook on Early Election, Analysts Say

Thailand’s early election is expected to bolster local shares, while the baht may see limited impact after a strong performance this year that’s been driven by macro issues, according to analysts.

Thailand’s early election is expected to bolster local shares, while the baht may see limited impact after a strong performance this year that’s been driven by macro issues, according to analysts.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 2:55 AM
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Thai Turmoil to Boost Stocks With Muted Baht Moves, Analysts Say

Thailand’s early election is expected to bolster local shares, while the baht may see limited impact after a strong performance this year that’s been driven by macro issues, according to analysts.

Thailand’s early election is expected to bolster local shares, while the baht may see limited impact after a strong performance this year that’s been driven by macro issues, according to analysts.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 2:55 AM
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Trump’s Plan to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling Lifts Pot Stocks

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:51 AM
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Pot Stocks Rise on Trump’s Plan to Ease Cannabis Restrictions

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:51 AM
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Pot Stocks Rise on Trump Plan to Ease Cannabis Restrictions

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:51 AM
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Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.

President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decades.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:51 AM
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Trump Says He Pardoned Ex-Clerk in Prison for Election Crimes

President Donald Trump said he was pardoning Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was imprisoned after being found guilty of tampering with voting machines.

President Donald Trump said he was pardoning Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was imprisoned after being found guilty of tampering with voting machines.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:40 AM
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Philippine BSP Chief Tempers Hawkish View, Sees One More Cut

Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona has tempered his hawkish stance, saying monetary authorities may cut the benchmark interest rate one more time in the current easing cycle as economic recovery could last longer than initially thought.

Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona has tempered his hawkish stance, saying monetary authorities may cut the benchmark interest rate one more time in the current easing cycle as economic recovery could last longer than initially thought.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 1:39 AM
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China’s Iron Ore Buyer Seeks New Port Rules to Tighten Its Grip

China’s state-backed iron ore buyer is proposing measures to curb hoarding of the steelmaking ingredient at ports, in a move that could dent the pricing power of foreign miners and traders.

China’s state-backed iron ore buyer is proposing measures to curb hoarding of the steelmaking ingredient at ports, in a move that could dent the pricing power of foreign miners and traders.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 12, 1:31 AM
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Former JAG Officer: US Needs to Prove Oil Was Smuggled

Rachel VanLandingham, Southwestern Law School Professor of Law and former JAG Officer, talks about the legality of the US seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as well as their strikes against a Venezuelan boat in September, calling it a case for murder.

Rachel VanLandingham, Southwestern Law School Professor of Law and former JAG Officer, talks about the legality of the US seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as well as their strikes against a Venezuelan boat in September, calling it a case for murder. She joins Joe Mathieu on 'Bloomberg: Balance of Power.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 12, 1:30 AM
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Farmers National Banc Corp to Merge with Middlefield Banc Corp in Strategic Deal Valued at Approximately $36.22 per Share

Farmers National Banc Corp has announced a merger agreement with Middlefield Banc Corp, where Middlefield will be absorbed into Farmers at a fixed exchange ratio of 2.6 Farmers shares for each Middlefield share. This merger, valued at approximately $36.22 per share based on recent market prices, is set to enhance Farmers' market position and shareholder value.

In a significant move within the banking sector, Farmers National Banc Corp (FMNB) is poised to merge with Middlefield Banc Corp (MBCN) following the agreement reached by both companies' boards of directors. The merger, formalized under an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 22, 2025, will see Middlefield merging into Farmers, with Farmers continuing as the surviving entity. Immediately after this merger, Middlefield’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, The Middlefield Banking Company, will merge with Farmers’...
USFM • Dec 12, 1:29 AM