Rafael Enrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Macroeconomic uncertainty and potential policy changes under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump have driven the stock market to new heights the past four weeks. But investors stand to benefit if they ignore short-term noise to focus instead on companies that can navigate challenges and deliver solid returns
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House Appropriations Chair Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., said disaster aid may be included in a short-term government funding bill this year.Al Drago/Bloomberg News Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill next week to wrap up the 118th Congress with must-pass government funding and national defense authorization bills and fresh disaster funds on tap. The lame-duck session ending
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is director of regional security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies and co-editor of the newly-released ‘Turbulence in the Eastern Mediterranean: Geopolitical, Security and Energy Dynamics’ With the world understandably focused on the
“Emergency relief funding is not just about repairing infrastructure, it’s about ensuring that transportation remains a critical support system for communities rebuilding after devastating natural disasters,” said Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO. ”This funding is critical now more than ever, as climate-driven disasters increase in intensity and frequency. Congress must act swiftly to provide
Staring at the enormous mound of rubble that used to be her home, Mariam Hosni clutched her daughter’s hand, which gripped a picture of Hizbollah’s venerated former leader Hassan Nasrallah, assassinated by Israel as it escalated its offensive two months ago. The Hosnis’ building in Beirut’s southern suburbs was levelled in the fierce Israeli bombardment
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor incorporates proven components. Courtesy: GE Verona GE Vernova is aiming to deploy small nuclear reactors across the developed world over the next decade, staking out a leadership position in a budding technology that could play a central role in meeting surging electricity demand and reducing carbon dioxide
Moody’s Ratings downgraded Manhattan, Kansas, bonds to A1 from Aa3 in the wake of a tardy audit and deteriorating finances. A tardy annual audit and deteriorating finances led Moody’s Ratings to downgrade the issuer and general obligation rating for Manhattan, Kansas, to A1 from Aa3 and warn the rating could be lowered further or even
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rebel forces have swept into Syria’s second city Aleppo after mounting a lightning offensive that poses the biggest threat to Bashar al-Assad’s regime in the simmering years-long civil conflict. Images circulated on Friday night on
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20548015/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals were lightly traded in a post-Thanksgiving holiday-shortened session, but the asset class held onto a firmer tone Friday following an improved U.S. Treasury market, ahead of what’s building up to be a sizable new-issue slate for the first week of the last month of 2024. Demand for paper
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK dealmaking activity accelerated this week with the announcement of four takeover offers worth a total of £5.3bn, underlining the country’s position as Europe’s foremost destination for mergers and acquisitions this year. On Friday, the
Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images As Inauguration Day nears, investors are trying to unravel what booms or busts lay ahead under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump’s campaign promises — from tariffs to mass deportations, tax cuts and deregulation — and his picks to lead federal agencies suggest both risks and rewards for
“By modernizing this key venue, we will not only attract more events and visitors but also stimulate local businesses and create a vibrant atmosphere in the area,” said D.C.’s Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Our agreement stipulates that at least 40% of contracts will be awarded to certified business enterprises, with an ambitious goal of reaching
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK transport secretary Louise Haigh has resigned after admitting that she had pleaded guilty to a criminal offence over a missing mobile phone. “Whatever the facts of the matter, this issue will inevitably be a
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20514185/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Issuance fell in November year-over-year, marking the first month supply has declined in 2024, as election-related uncertainty and fewer available pricing days kept volume low. Despite this, bond volume in 2024 will break issuance records. November’s volume was at $24.743 billion in 607 issues, down 33% from $36.918 billion
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Net immigration to the UK exceeded 900,000 for the year to June 2023, the highest annual total on record and much more than previously thought, according to official figures issued on Thursday. The revised Office
Just_super | E+ | Getty Images Can artificial intelligence be so transformative as to solve one of the U.S. economy’s biggest problems: its skyrocketing fiscal deficit? According to three economists at the Brookings Institution, the answer is yes — AI could prove a positive “critical shock” for the country’s fiscal health. A working paper released
Blackcat | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that homeowners often have higher net-worth than renters. But while renters face unique affordability challenges, there are still steps they can take to improve their financial standing. In 2022, the typical renter in the U.S. had a median net worth of $10,400, according to a new
Jackson Hospital engaged Allen Wilen, partner at Eisner Advisory Group, as the chief restructuring officer in early September. The defaulted issuer Jackson Hospital & Clinic of Birmingham, Alabama, is set to receive bridge loans from some of the holders of its bonds. Investors participating in talks with the hospital have agreed to loan up to
Christine Lagarde has urged Europe’s political leaders to co-operate with Donald Trump over tariffs and buy more products made in the US, warning that an acrimonious trade war risks wiping out global economic growth. The European Central Bank chief said in her first interview since Trump won his second presidential term that the EU needed
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20515760/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals were firmer Wednesday following U.S. Treasury yields lower as economic indicators sent investors the signal the Federal Reserve will likely continue on its rate-cutting path. “While this month’s core PCE inflation, data was certainly a little higher than the Fed would like it to be, it was very
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. French sovereign bonds and stocks fell on Wednesday as concerns intensified among investors that a dispute over a belt-tightening draft budget could bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. The sell-off pushed the gap between 10-year French
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped last week, and homebuyers jumped off the fence. They drove total mortgage demand up 6.3% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or
The Chicago skyline in August. Chicago is preparing to go to market with a refinancing deal that will help balance its budget.Bloomberg News A complex refinancing deal pricing next week continues Chicago’s move from scoop-and-toss practices but still front-loads savings to help balance the city’s budget. The city will issue $142.09 million of sales tax
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for a ceasefire with Hizbollah, raising hopes of an end to the year-long hostilities between Israeli forces and the Lebanese militant group. In a pre-recorded television address
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20497288/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals improved, outperforming small losses in U.S. Treasuries Tuesday, while equities closed with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting records. The day’s moves followed the Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes that signaled the Federal Reserve will be cautious with further policy easing. If the economy progresses as expected,
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Automobiles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Stellantis blamed the UK’s electric vehicle sales rules as it announced plans to shut its historic van factory in Luton, putting about 1,100 jobs at risk. The owner of Vauxhall and Peugeot on Tuesday said Britain’s
In this article BTC.CM= RUM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mustafa Ciftci | Anadolu | Getty Images Rumble, a video platform aimed at conservatives, said Monday evening that it will begin allocating a portion of its excess cash reserves to bitcoin and making purchases of up to $20 million in the cryptocurrency. Shares rose
Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. The top 10 issuers for housing deals accounted for $7.41 billion in 79 deals in the first half of this year. While no issuer topped $1 billion, the New York City Housing Development Corp. came close, accounting for $997.93 million of housing
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Donald Trump has said he will levy tariffs of 25 per cent on all US imports from Canada and Mexico, and an extra 10 per cent tariff on Chinese goods, in retaliation for
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20477360/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Muni yields fell Monday, following a U.S. Treasury rally, while equities ended up as market participants signaled their confidence in President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary. Muni yields were bumped up to seven basis points, depending on the scale, while USTs rallied up to 15, with both
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