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US Jobless Rate Uptick May Be Insignificant, CEA’s Yared Says

Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, reacts to the November jobs report on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, reacts to the November jobs report on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Nonfarm payrolls increased 64,000 in November after declining 105,000 in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The unemployment rate was 4.6% last month, up from 4.4% in September. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 3:01 PM
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UK Has Second Go at Planning Reform as Housebuilding Stalls

The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.

The UK Government is bolstering its housebuilding deregulation with a second update to the national planning policy framework, as Labour risks falling well behind on the house building target at the heart of its election pledges.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 2:49 PM
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White House Chief Calls Musk Drug User, VP ‘Conspiracy Theorist’

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc.

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., was an “avowed” ketamine user, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair, among a series of candid and occasionally critical remarks she made about President Donald Trump’s inner circle in interviews with the magazine.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 2:49 PM
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Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire Southwest Bancshares in Strategic Merger Valued at $72.83 per Share

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has proposed a merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., in a move that will consolidate their market presence in Texas banking. The deal will see SWBI shareholders receive Prosperity shares valued at $72.83 each, pending shareholder approval on January 22, 2026.

In a significant corporate action, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) has entered into a merger agreement with Southwest Bancshares, Inc. (SWBI), aimed at enhancing their competitive edge in the Texas banking sector. This merger, announced on September 30, 2025, is set to create a larger entity with a more extensive market footprint. The merger will involve the consolidation of SWBI into Prosperity, with Prosperity emerging as the surviving corporation. Following this initial merger, Texas Partners...
USFM • Dec 16, 2:24 PM
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Judges Are Getting Fired as Trump Pursues Immigration 'Purge'

The Trump administration is slashing the ranks of immigration judges in a drive to extend its broader crackdown to the administrative courts where they serve and speed up deportations.

The Trump administration is slashing the ranks of immigration judges in a drive to extend its broader crackdown to the administrative courts where they serve and speed up deportations.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 2:00 PM
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Bessent Says More Fed Interviews This Week, Sees News in January

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are one or two more interviews this week for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, with a likely announcement by President Donald Trump sometime in early January.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are one or two more interviews this week for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, with a likely announcement by President Donald Trump sometime in early January.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 12:56 PM
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Bessent Sees One or Two More Fed Chair Interviews This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are one or two more interviews this week for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, with a likely announcement by President Donald Trump sometime in early January.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are one or two more interviews this week for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, with a likely announcement by President Donald Trump sometime in early January.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 12:56 PM
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Starmer Vows Better 2026 as Labour Flags in Stalling UK Economy

Keir Starmer pledged that better times lie ahead for the UK next year, as his government struggles to revive the country’s stagnant economy and his ruling Labour Party stutters in the polls.

Keir Starmer pledged that better times lie ahead for the UK next year, as his government struggles to revive the country’s stagnant economy and his ruling Labour Party stutters in the polls.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 12:46 PM
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EU Parliament Approves Farmer Protections to Ease Mercosur Deal

The European Parliament approved measures to protect European farmers under a potential trade deal with South American countries, a key technical step needed to finalize the landmark pact.

The European Parliament approved measures to protect European farmers under a potential trade deal with South American countries, a key technical step needed to finalize the landmark pact.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 12:06 PM
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Mercosur Deal Gets Boost After Lawmakers Back Farmer Protections

The European Parliament approved measures to protect European farmers under a potential trade deal with South American countries, a key technical step needed to finalize the landmark pact.

The European Parliament approved measures to protect European farmers under a potential trade deal with South American countries, a key technical step needed to finalize the landmark pact.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 12:06 PM
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Stocks Slip Ahead of US Jobs Report; Nasdaq Seeks 23-Hour Trading | Bloomberg Brief 12/16/2025

US equity futures decline ahead of the release of the delayed November payrolls report.

US equity futures decline ahead of the release of the delayed November payrolls report. Oil drops amid growing indications that supply is outpacing demand. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the US has agreed to make security guarantees legally binding through a vote in Congress as talks continue to end the war in the region. Nasdaq Inc. seeks regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend trading hours during weekdays. Henry Allen of Deutsche...
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 11:45 AM
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Canada’s Fentanyl Czar Seeks Chinese Help to Stop Precursors

Canada wants to work more closely with China to stop the chemicals used to create the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl from reaching North America, said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s point person for fighting the opioid crisis.

Canada wants to work more closely with China to stop the chemicals used to create the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl from reaching North America, said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s point person for fighting the opioid crisis.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 11:30 AM
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Crypto Ownership in UK Falls to 8% Despite Political Momentum

The proportion of Brits that hold crypto declined to around 8% of the adult population this year, despite record prices earlier in the year and a major push by the industry to break into the mainstream.

The proportion of Brits that hold crypto declined to around 8% of the adult population this year, despite record prices earlier in the year and a major push by the industry to break into the mainstream.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 16, 11:28 AM