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The primary driver behind President Trump’s threat to block Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is the looming threat of a digital monopoly. While Netflix views the $83 billion deal (including debt) as a strategic evolution, the White House sees a concentration of power that could fundamentally break competition in …

The US dollar ended last week lower, pressured by a mix of economic data and political developments. Among the key drivers were weaker macroeconomic indicators, comments from President Donald Trump, and reports about potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these factors reinforced expectations of a rate cut …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher on Friday, adding around 150 points as investors welcomed fresh signs that US inflation is continuing its gentle retreat. Despite the data being delayed due to the historic government shutdown, the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report delivered exactly what markets wanted to …

As 2025 draws to a close, global markets are heading toward one of the most dramatic year-ends in recent memory. While U.S. equities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies are delivering historic gains, the U.S. dollar and oil are suffering deep, structural declines. The shift is driven by a powerful trifecta: expectations …

Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and its streaming division in a $72 billion deal, cementing the streaming pioneer’s control over one of Hollywood’s most storied entertainment empires. The agreement, announced Friday, concludes a weeks-long bidding battle in which Netflix ultimately prevailed with an …

The announcement that President Donald Trump has chosen a successor to Jerome Powell at the helm of the Federal Reserve has sent ripples across global markets. With Powell’s term ending in May 2026, investors are bracing for a shift in monetary policy that could redefine the balance between growth and …

U.S. stocks declined on Thursday despite some data that suggested the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in December. The market was pressured by weak nonfarm payrolls, which highlighted slower job growth, while gains in weekly unemployment claims were largely ignored.Adding to market uncertainty is the nomination of Kevin Hassett …

As trading floors close on December 4, 2025, one outcome looks almost inevitable: the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point next week, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Futures markets are assigning better than an 84% probability to that move — a complete about-face from …

U.S. stock futures nudged higher on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to fresh labor market data and next week’s closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 50 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 futures gained 5 points (+0.1%) Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 18 …

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Wall Street witnessed one of its most eventful trading sessions of the season. A crowded earnings calendar collided with mixed economic signals, leaving investors to parse a complex narrative of resilience and risk. According to Benzinga, the day’s lineup featured heavyweight names including Salesforce, C3.ai, …