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Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon
Donald Trump has filed a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against JPMorgan and its CEO, reigniting the political debate around alleged “debanking” practices in the U.S. financial system.
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Markets Fall and Gold Hits Record Highs
European markets open lower as geopolitical tensions between the US and the EU escalate over Greenland, pushing investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver.
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JPMorgan Results Trigger Quick Investor Reaction
JPMorgan’s quarterly results missed expectations due to a one-off charge, sending shares lower despite a resilient economic outlook from management.
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Gold and Silver Rally to New Record Highs
Gold and silver hit new record highs as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical and supply risks.
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Trump Pushes for a One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
The U.S. president has renewed calls to temporarily cap credit card interest rates, sparking political debate and concern from banks and industry groups.
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Gold Price Rally Drives Strong Annual Profit for Swiss National Bank
A surge in gold prices helped the Swiss National Bank deliver a strong profit in 2025, despite currency-related losses caused by a stronger Swiss franc.
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Dow Reaches New Record
U.S. stock markets closed higher as investors reacted to geopolitical developments in Venezuela, boosting energy and financial shares and pushing the Dow to a new all-time high.
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US removes sanctions on former Sberbank executive Alexandra Buriko
The United States has lifted sanctions on Alexandra Buriko, a former senior executive at Russia’s largest bank, after determining she no longer met the criteria for restrictive measures.
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Tax Changes Set to Shape the U.S. Economy in 2026
A new wave of tax measures is expected to significantly influence household finances and business investment across the United States starting in 2026.
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Visa, Mastercard to pay $167.5 million in ATM user fee settlement
Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5M settlement tied to claims that ATM access fees were kept artificially high for years.
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Britain to overhaul benchmark rules to cut industry burden
The UK is planning to simplify financial benchmark regulation, reducing compliance requirements while maintaining oversight of systemically important benchmarks.
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Berkshire Hathaway restructures its leadership team
Warren Buffett prepares to transfer his role to Greg Abel.
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Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers
A divided Federal Reserve fuels increased demand for rate hedging as investors navigate conflicting policy signals and rising volatility.
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US banks report 13.5% jump in profits: FDIC
U.S. banks report a solid profit jump in Q3 2025, driven by lower loss provisions and rising non-interest income, while past-due loan pressures remain elevated.
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Australia's Macquarie bids $7.5 billion for logistics group Qube
Macquarie Asset Management has made a multi-billion offer to acquire Australia’s logistics giant Qube, pushing its shares to an all-time high.
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US banks shelve $20 billion bailout plan for Argentina
A previously discussed $20 billion bank-led rescue package for Argentina has been put on hold as major U.S. lenders pivot toward a much smaller
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Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August
A new financial disclosure shows that President Trump has accumulated at least $82 million in bonds across multiple sectors aligned with his policy agenda.
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ABN Amro Acquires NIBC for $1.1 Billion
Dutch bank ABN Amro announced the acquisition of its domestic peer NIBC Bank from private equity firm Blackstone for approximately 960 million euros ($1.1 billion).
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Banks Lend $18 Billion for Oracle-Tied Data Center in New Mexico
A group of 20 banks has joined forces to provide $18 billion in financing for a massive Oracle-linked data center in New Mexico, marking another major move in the U.S. AI infrastructure race.
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JPMorgan CEO says Argentina may not need bank loan
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expressed optimism about Argentina’s economic turnaround under President Javier Milei and noted that the country might not need a new bank loan
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