Fed surveys US banks on private credit ties as regulators map risk

Futures Shift Toward a Possible Fed Rate Hike After Fresh Inflation Upside

A hotter inflation print has pushed fed funds futures to reflect a potential rate increase as soon as December, reshaping market expectations for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

May 16, 2026 | 461

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Nikkei tops 61,000 for the first time as earnings strength and geopolitical calm lift sentiment

Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossed 61,000 for the first time, buoyed by robust earnings and easing geopolitical tensions, with investors weighing inflation, rates and currency dynamics.

May 07, 2026 | 588

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UBS flags calmer Q1 price reactions in European insurers as earnings season ramps up

A UBS lookback finds European insurance stocks historically move less around first‑quarter earnings than most sectors, offering a relative volatility shelter as Q1 results and guidance collide with rates, inflation and the macro backdrop.

Apr 24, 2026 | 1073

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Berkshire’s Greg Abel pares stock positions once overseen by Todd Combs — WSJ

A Wall Street Journal report says Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has been selling stocks previously managed by former portfolio manager Todd Combs, signaling a shift in how the conglomerate stewards capital across public markets.

Apr 19, 2026 | 1209

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UK Equities Trade at Steep Discount as Domestic Buyers Step Back — What It Means for Investors

UK stocks are priced well below global peers even after a broad market rally, with thin domestic demand keeping valuations depressed. We examine what changed, why it matters now, and the implications for investors.

Apr 18, 2026 | 1056

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Blackstone-backed Liftoff files for U.S. IPO, opening next step toward public markets

Mobile advertising platform Liftoff, backed by Blackstone, has submitted paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering, signaling a formal move toward the public markets after years under private ownership.

Apr 18, 2026 | 940

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Fed Signals Tougher Stance on Bank Pushback as Final Capital Rules Near

People familiar say the Federal Reserve has told large U.S. banks not to mount an aggressive campaign against pending capital standards, sharpening the backdrop for financial stocks as markets weigh regulation, rates and earnings.

Apr 18, 2026 | 959

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Fed’s Waller flags Iran conflict and labor risks as reasons to keep rates unchanged

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled patience on policy, citing uncertainty from the conflict involving Iran and mixed labor market signals as reasons to hold the benchmark rate steady for now.

Apr 18, 2026 | 963

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Fed surveys US banks on ties to private credit as regulators map risk

The Federal Reserve is gathering information on banks’ exposures and links to private credit firms, signaling closer scrutiny of a fast‑growing corner of finance and its potential to affect markets and lending conditions.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1244

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