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FirstFT: Dollar set to extend Trump rally, says Wall Street
Also in today’s newsletter, English homes face flooding risk and EU nears migration dealsFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump and SoftBank CEO Announce $100 Billion Investment in US Projects
The technology company plans to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects, echoing the multibillion-dollar pledge it made after Donald J. Trump’s first election victory in 2016.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump announces SoftBank plans to invest $100bn in US projects
President-elect vows investment will result in 100,000 new jobs despite history of jobs plans not panning out. Donald Trump claimed to have notched up the first economic success of his ...The Guardian - 10h -
Softbank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects Through 2028
CEO Masayoshi Son joined President-elect Trump at Ma-A-Lago to make the announcement.Inc. - 11h -
SoftBank CEO and Trump announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm
The money will be deployed before the end of Trump's term.CNBC - 11h -
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.CBS News - 11h -
Trump announces $100 billion investment from SoftBank Group in U.S. projects
President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced on Monday a $100 billion investment from SoftBank into U.S. projects over the next four years.CBS News - 13h -
Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump announces $100B investment from SoftBank
President-elect Trump on Monday announced the Japanese company SoftBank Group planned to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, touting it as a sign of global confidence in the ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ...NBC News - 15h -
Foreign investment panel split on Nippon’s bid for US Steel
Lack of consensus at Cfius makes it more likely Joe Biden will block the dealFinancial Times - 2d -
US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa in Japan to Guam under plan agreed 12 years ago
U.S. Marines have begun a partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to reduce the heavy burden of American troop presence on the ...ABC News - 2d -
Here’s what to make of Trump’s promise of expedited permits for big investments
Analysts have been assessing President-elect Donald Trump’s promise — which called out environmental permits in particular — and they’re concluding that while he’s sending a clear signal, the ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Live updates: FBI director Christopher Wray to resign; Hegseth, Trump picks woo senators
It's set to be a busy day on Capitol Hill as Congress races to wrap up major, must-pass legislation and President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks make their case to senators. In the House, lawmakers ...The Hill - 5d -
The Republicans’ plan to redefine US citizenship is Authoritarianism 101
Redefining citizenship is a key priority of Trump’s second administration. It’s also one of the first things any authoritarian movement does upon seizing power.The Hill - 5d -
FirstFT: Qatar’s sovereign fund plans to deploy cash ‘aggressively’
Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches Google DeepMind staff, and court blocks The Onion’s purchase of InfowarsFinancial Times - 5d -
US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he's confident about greater capability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises showcasing their ...ABC News - 5d -
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and ...ABC News - 6d -
Texas intends to lease land for Trump’s deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she has offered a 1,400-acre ranch on the Texas-Mexico border and intends to lease it to the Trump administration for its mass deportation plan. ...The Hill - 6d -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027.CNBC - 6d -
Trump vows to speed up permits for anyone investing $1bn in the US
President-elect pledges to loosen environmental rules for big developersFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US
President-elect Trump indicated on Tuesday that he’ll give expedited approvals to projects that invest at least $1 billion into the U.S. economy. “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION ...The Hill - 6d -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1B postmerger profit push
Alaska Air Group expects to grow profits by $1 billion through 2027, and plans to ride the wave of high-end travel demand to get there.NBC News - 6d -
US investors have saved $250bn by investing in ETFs, says BofA
The savings compared with mutual funds was mainly due to tax advantages rather than exchange traded funds’ lower feesFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump’s tariff plan is bad policy and bad politics
Last month, President-elect Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent on China. ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture
A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
World Bank reaches $100bn funding target but faces Trump challenge
US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next yearFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
In Angola, Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum
Joe Biden is using the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote Washington’s investments in the sub-Sahara African nation and to see a slavery museum where he’ll acknowledge the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador
The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador
Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and ...The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador
President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2