Posts By Benjamin
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169Finance NewsHalftime for the Markets: 5 Key Lessons from the First Six Months of 2026
Six months ago, investors entered 2026 with cautious optimism, expecting the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates by midyear. Instead, inflation...
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157Business NewsMega takeovers push global M&A to record $2.8 trillion in 2025
Global mergers and acquisitions activity hit a record $2.8 trillion in 2025, according to data from Dealogic, surpassing the previous peak set...
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149Finance NewsDBS Upgrades Singapore Growth Forecast on Stronger External Demand
DBS Bank has raised its growth profile for Singapore, upgrading the city-state’s GDP forecast for 2026. The revision, detailed in a recent...
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146Business NewsEEOC Sues FedEx Over Alleged Discrimination Against Blind Workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit against FedEx on Wednesday, accusing the global shipping giant of systematically...
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142Business NewsForeign investors warn Japan is backsliding on reform agenda
A growing number of foreign investors are expressing concern that Japan is retreating from its pro-business reform agenda, warning that a resurgence...
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150Stocks NewsUS Treasury yields hold steady as Fed rate hike expectations counter oil price retreat
US Treasury yields stabilized on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year note hovering near 4.28%, as investors balanced renewed expectations for additional Federal...
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179Finance NewsSovereign Wealth Funds Shift From Public Markets to Private Assets to Capture AI Growth
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) overseeing more than $12 trillion in combined assets are accelerating a strategic pivot from public equities into private...
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147Business NewsUS and Iran Signal Return to Nuclear Talks as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The United States and Iran have indicated a willingness to return to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program, marking a potential...
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159Business NewsBridgepoint nears deal to buy US real estate unit in strategic pivot
London-based private equity firm Bridgepoint is nearing an agreement to acquire a US real estate unit, according to people familiar with the...
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180Finance NewsUS insurance rulemaker suspends investment risk designations after cyber attack
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has suspended its use of investment risk designations following a cyber attack that compromised parts...
