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Treasuries Rally Stalls as Job Openings Highlight Fed’s Dilemma

Treasuries edged lower after a gauge of US job openings topped estimates, highlighting the challenge Federal Reserve policymakers face as they prepare to vote on whether to lower interest rates again this week.

Treasuries edged lower after a gauge of US job openings topped estimates, highlighting the challenge Federal Reserve policymakers face as they prepare to vote on whether to lower interest rates again this week.

Treasuries Decline as Job Openings Highlight Fed’s Dilemma

Treasuries fell after a gauge of US job openings topped estimates, highlighting the challenge Federal Reserve policymakers face as they prepare to vote on whether to lower interest rates again this week.

Treasuries fell after a gauge of US job openings topped estimates, highlighting the challenge Federal Reserve policymakers face as they prepare to vote on whether to lower interest rates again this week.

Ukraine Clinches Deal With Warrant Holders on Terms of Bond Swap

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap its GDP-linked securities into a new class of bonds, concluding months of negotiations over the securities.

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap its GDP-linked securities into a new class of bonds, concluding months of negotiations over the securities.

Ukraine Clinches Bond-Swap Agreement With Warrant Holders

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap as much as $3.

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap as much as $3.2 billion of its economic growth-linked securities into a new class of bonds.

Ukraine Clinches Bond-Conversion Deal With Warrant Holders

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap as much as $3.

Ukraine and a group of investors have reached an agreement on the country’s proposal to swap as much as $3.2 billion of its economic growth-linked securities into a new class of bonds.

Milei Readies Major Reforms While Markets Await Currency Shift

President Javier Milei is preparing to embark on an ambitious push to reform Argentina’s economy when a friendlier Congress takes office Wednesday.

President Javier Milei is preparing to embark on an ambitious push to reform Argentina’s economy when a friendlier Congress takes office Wednesday. Investors hope it’s just the opening act to a much bigger move: dismantling the rigid currency controls that defined his first two years in office.

ECB’s Panetta Sees Move Away From Dollar as Key Global Currency

The international monetary system will likely move away from the dollar to a constellation of several coexisting global currencies, according to European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta.

The international monetary system will likely move away from the dollar to a constellation of several coexisting global currencies, according to European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta.

SC Lowy Secures $417 Million for Asia-Pacific Private Credit Fund, Expands Investment Strategy

SC Lowy has successfully closed its Strategic Investments IV fund, raising $417.4 million to enhance its direct lending strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. This final close marks a significant milestone for the firm, bringing its total private credit deployment in the region to nearly $1 billion.

Why Nvidia’s stock is now shrugging off Trump’s approval of chip sales to China

Some analysts see ample opportunity now that the U.

Some analysts see ample opportunity now that the U.S. plans to allow chip sales to China again, but others worry about further geopolitical roadblocks.

Pentagon Picks Google AI Platform for Its Millions of Employees

The Defense Department said it has chosen Alphabet Inc.

The Defense Department said it has chosen Alphabet Inc.’s Gemini for Government system to deliver artificial intelligence capability for its roughly three million civilian and military employees.

The AI Boom Is Absorbing Everything

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Constructive Setup for Stocks in 2026: Weaver

Morgan Stanley US Thematic and Equity Strategist Michelle Weaver sees a constructive setup for stocks in 2026 due to broadening in earnings growth combined with a Federal Reserve that is easing.

Morgan Stanley US Thematic and Equity Strategist Michelle Weaver sees a constructive setup for stocks in 2026 due to broadening in earnings growth combined with a Federal Reserve that is easing. She speaks to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern on 'Surveillance.' (Source: Bloomberg)

Political Shake-Up Hits Hedge-Fund Trade as Brazil Markets Swoon

As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.

As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.

From Jail, Bolsonaro Hits Hedge-Fund Trade That Swept Brazil

As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.

As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.

Move over, AI — these brand-name stocks promise more bang for your buck

Insiders at these consumer-focused companies are seeing opportunities.

Insiders at these consumer-focused companies are seeing opportunities.

Boeing Books 777X Order Spree to Widen Lead Over Reeling Airbus

Boeing Books 777X Order Spree to Widen Lead Over Reeling Airbus

Boeing Co. booked 164 gross airplane orders in November, with almost half of those for the hulking 777X jetliners, to extend its sales lead over reeling European rival Airbus SE.

Hungarian Opposition Demands Orban Resign Over Abuse Scandal

Hungary’s opposition leader called on Prime Minister Viktor Orban to resign and call early elections after a video was published showing the physical abuse at a state-run juvenile detention center in Budapest.

Hungary’s opposition leader called on Prime Minister Viktor Orban to resign and call early elections after a video was published showing the physical abuse at a state-run juvenile detention center in Budapest.

Citi's Chronert Says Inflation Manageable, 'Keen' on Banks

Scott Chronert, Citi US equity strategist and managing director, discusses the outlook for the 10-year Treasury yield and how he is investing in the current economic environment on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

Scott Chronert, Citi US equity strategist and managing director, discusses the outlook for the 10-year Treasury yield and how he is investing in the current economic environment on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Congo Conflict Forces 200,000 to Flee Despite Trump Peace Deal

More than 200,000 people have fled renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past week, according to the United Nations, as rebels continue to advance just days after US President Donald Trump declared peace had been reached in the long-running conflict.

More than 200,000 people have fled renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past week, according to the United Nations, as rebels continue to advance just days after US President Donald Trump declared peace had been reached in the long-running conflict.

Congo War Forces 200,000 to Flee Despite Trump Peace Deal

More than 200,000 people have fled renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past week, according to the United Nations, as rebels continue to advance just days after US President Donald Trump declared peace had been reached in the long-running conflict.

More than 200,000 people have fled renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past week, according to the United Nations, as rebels continue to advance just days after US President Donald Trump declared peace had been reached in the long-running conflict.