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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to 4.5%. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on what that means.CBS News - 4h -
FirstFT: Banks offload Twitter debt
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from Trump’s Gaza plan, and Ackman trolls UnitedHealth GroupFinancial Times - 7h -
Wall Street banks offload $5.5bn in debt linked to Musk’s Twitter takeover
Deal will allow lenders to exit one of the toughest merger-finance transactions in recent yearsFinancial Times - 19h -
Why Banks May Be Hoping You’re Not Paying Attention
They have no fiduciary duty in many cases and can profit from customers’ confusion. But where’s the line between unsavory and illegal?The New York Times - 1d -
Investors wade into bank debt as tariffs bite and key bank regulator is replaced
Bank bond spreads against U.S. Treasurys widened and money flowed into most debt issued by major banks on Monday, in a sign that Wall Street is wading into the sector on the heels of President ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Italy makes a meal of bank takeovers
It is hard to escape the feeling that an opportunity for simplification has been missedFinancial Times - 3d -
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Musk’s Twitter Takeover Offers Trump a Blueprint
Federal agencies have offered exits to millions of employees and tested the prowess of engineers — just like when Elon Musk bought Twitter. The similarities have been uncanny.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits
Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessionsFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump’s Federal Buyout Memo Has Echoes of Musk’s 2022 Twitter Purge
A new memo offering “deferred resignation” to all federal employees seems to be taking its strategy from Musk’s chaotic Twitter takeover.Inc. - Jan. 29 -
Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter
The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.ABC News - Jan. 28 -
Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government
The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.Wired - Jan. 29 -
India's banking sector slump
Also in this newsletter: China is building the world’s largest dam and Ashish Gupta’s mantraFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Citi loses head of private banking unit
Ida Liu was one of few senior female executives below chief executive Jane FraserFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Investors offloaded record volume of private equity stakes in 2024
Booming secondary market as pension funds and buyout groups seek alternative ways to cash outFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners return
The BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
SEC revokes unpopular banking rule that blocked Wall Street banks from adopting crypto
SEC rescinds controversial rule in latest pro-crypto measure taken by new Trump administration.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Israel’s worrying release of violent West Bank settlers
Surely Netanyahu is aware that Katz has essentially given settlers a free pass to run amok, one that a could ignite a major Palestinian flare-up on the West Bank at the very time that the follow-on ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Trump bashes bank CEOs at Davos: 'Open your bank to conservatives'
President Trump on Wednesday accused two major U.S. banks of discriminating against conservatives during a live event with the CEO of one of those firms. In virtual remarks before a group of ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
European banks to reward investors with bumper €123bn in payouts
Dividends have exceeded pre-crisis levels while lenders have topped up returns with buybacksFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
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How Bluesky, Twitter's onetime side project, is challenging Elon Musk's X
Bluesky attracted many X users following the U.S. election in November. The decentralized social media platform has now grown to more than 28 million users.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
On the Banks of the Nile in Uganda, a Major League Dream Begins
The East African nation might seem like a surprising place for baseball talent to blossom. But for Armstrong Muhoozi, it’s just the start of his journey.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected investment banking, interest income
The company said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled to $6.67 billion, or 82 cents per share, from a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Everything to Know About Big Banks Earnings
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and other firms are expected to report strong earnings.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal
Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on timeFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
These two bank stocks stand out for improvement in 2025
Bank stocks had a wonderful 2024. A lighter regulatory burden and better interest-rate environment might set up another year of gains.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank
Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest waveFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind
Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 8
