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‘Take a deep breath’: US Treasury chief tells markets ahead of Trump’s Davos moment

US President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated World Economic Forum address at Davos is just a few minutes away. Ahead of the high-stakes address, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly urged global markets and European leaders to “sit back, relax” and “take a deep breath.” “Everyone take a deep breath,” Bessent told CNBC. Do not escalate

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Economy

Brazil’s Central Bank orders liquidation of Will Financeira after Banco Master collapse

On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank ordered the extrajudicial liquidation of Will Financeira SA Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento, also referred to as Will Bank, after having resolved earlier on the day resolution measures previously applied to Banco Master. On November 18, 2025, the central bank issued a decree to liquidate Banco Master due to issues with Will

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Economy

Hiring freeze deepens as UK payrolls drop and pay growth fades

The slowdown in the UK jobs market became more evident in the run-up to November’s budget, as new figures revealed a sharp drop in payroll employment and weaker wage growth. Official data released on Tuesday highlighted the largest monthly fall in payrolled jobs since late 2020, signalling a tougher environment for workers and employers alike.

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Indian stocks slump to three-month lows on weak earnings, FII outflows, global risks

Indian shares fell to their lowest levels in more than three months on Tuesday, as a broad-based sell-off driven by weak corporate earnings, global trade concerns and sustained foreign fund outflows rattled investor confidence. The benchmark Nifty 50 slipped 1.38% to close at 25,232.5, while the BSE Sensex declined 1.28% to 82,180.47, both marking their

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Economy

Trump looms over Davos as CEOs, allies, and rivals weigh US policy shifts

Donald Trump’s return to the World Economic Forum in Davos has reshaped the tone and priorities of this year’s gathering, as global business leaders and policymakers brace for the implications of his agenda on trade, security, and geopolitics. The US president is expected to arrive in the Swiss resort on Wednesday to deliver a special

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Economy

From Greenland to canola: how geopolitics is changing trade, commodity markets

Global trade policy is rapidly transforming into a strategic instrument, evidenced by “The Greenland episode” and Canada’s notable pivot toward China.  This shift is creating a unique market environment where stable financial conditions coexist with increasingly turbulent commodity pricing, a divide set to define the near future, according to Rystad Energy’s Chief Economist, Claudio Galimberti.

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Economy

RAPT Therapeutics shares surge 64% as GSK agrees $2.2B acquisition

Shares of RAPT Therapeutics surged sharply on Tuesday after the biopharmaceutical company said it had agreed to be acquired by British drugmaker GSK in a deal valued at about $2.2 billion, giving the larger group access to a late-stage food allergy treatment. RAPT stock jumped 64% to $57.41 in premarket trading, approaching the agreed offer

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Economy

Robinhood share price forecast as the crash continues

Robinhood stock price has crashed into a bear market this year as sellers remained on the sidelines. HOOD dropped to a low of $108.75, its lowest level since November 24, and ~30% below the highest level in October last year. This article explores whether the stock will rebound or continue falling this year. Robinhood stock

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TenX acquires 5.5M XTZ as part of strategic staking partnership with Tezos Foundation

TenX Protocols Inc. (TSX-V: TNX), a blockchain infrastructure company focused on staking solutions for next-generation networks, announced that it has acquired Tezos (XTZ) tokens as part of a strategic staking partnership with the Tezos Foundation. The XTZ acquisition supports TenX’s validator operations on the Tezos network and aligns with the company’s broader strategy of active

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Netflix revises Warner Bros Discovery takeover to all-cash deal, WBD board approves

Netflix on Tuesday sweetened its bid for major parts of Warner Bros. Discovery, shifting to an all-cash offer in a move that sharpens its battle with rival suitor Paramount and accelerates the path toward a shareholder vote. The Warner Bros. Discovery board has approved Netflix’s revised proposal, which raises the cash component offered to shareholders

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