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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 - 9h -
Unexpectedly dovish Bank of England decision sends pound and yields lower
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter-point, its third reduction since August.MarketWatch - 10h -
FirstFT: Banks offload Twitter debt
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from Trump’s Gaza plan, and Ackman trolls UnitedHealth GroupFinancial Times - 12h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank's massive scale pays off
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Everything to Know About Big Banks Earnings
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and other firms are expected to report strong earnings.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
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 -
Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers
The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
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 -
China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go further
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
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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Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Asia's central banks face a formidable challenge: An ascendant U.S. dollar
A surge in the dollar has sent Asian currencies reeling, stoking worries over imported inflation and prompting some central banks to intervene in the currency market.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children
Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance
The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
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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
