Dealmakers bet that Trump will fuel mega-deal rebound

Advisers see signs of ‘gangbuster year’ after rebound in deals pushes 2024 activity above $3tn

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Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains

US president-elect unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, according to analysts and investors
Financial Times - 1d
Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous

Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.
The New York Times - 6d
Female footballers have shown us how – let’s build a sport free of fossil fuel deals | David Wheeler

Male players must step up and add their voice to the campaign to stop our sport being sold out to the big polluters causing climate change. At the Cop29 climate conference last month Sofie Junge ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Elon Musk Backed Trump With Over $250 Million, Fueling the Unusual ‘RBG PAC’

The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria

The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5
Billion dollar squirrel: Trump effect fuels crypto’s ‘memecoin’ boom

Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market froth
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.

XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments

Trump's team was pointed to Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, saying it showed that ending "the weaponization of our justice system needs to happen."
NBC News - Dec. 3
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK

Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2