U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended Washington’s intervention in Argentina’s currency market, saying the high-risk move delivered both political and financial returns for the United States. Bessent said the U.S. has now fully exited its position in the Argentine peso after recovering its financial support, confirming that no pesos remain in the Treasury’s exchange […]
As 2026 gets underway, banks in several major markets are showing signs of tightening lending conditions in response to elevated economic uncertainty and rising credit risks. According to industry surveys and central bank reports, financial institutions have been increasingly cautious about extending loans, particularly in segments perceived as higher risk such as commercial real estate
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Corporate Credit Markets Roar Back as Borrowers Rush to Lock In Funding Corporate credit markets have started 2026 with exceptional momentum, as companies move quickly to raise debt amid favorable financing conditions. Strong investor demand has pushed borrowing activity to its highest levels in years, with firms across finance, technology, and industrial sectors tapping bond
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Job growth in the United States ended 2025 on a weak note, highlighting a year of slowing momentum in the world’s largest economy. Employers added roughly 50,000 jobs in December, according to updated Labor Department figures—well below market expectations—while the unemployment rate edged down slightly to 4.4%. Overall hiring last year marked the slowest annual
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Consumer borrowing in the United States showed renewed strength in early 2026 as households responded to slightly lower borrowing costs and continued labor market resilience. Figures from the Federal Reserve and major credit reporting agencies indicate a notable uptick in demand for unsecured credit, including credit card balances and personal loans. After several quarters of
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Global growth in 2026 is being shaped by a mix of short-term adjustments and long-term structural shifts. In the near term, economies are responding to tighter financial conditions, changing trade patterns, and geopolitical uncertainty. Central banks are gradually easing policy after years of inflation pressure, while governments focus on stabilizing growth, protecting jobs, and rebuilding
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The Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday by sharing a reflective video message focusing on the restorative power of nature and the quiet lessons of the changing seasons. In the short film, released on social media, Catherine speaks about winter as a time for pause and reflection, describing it as a season that
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