Morning News: December 13, 2024

The Global Fertility Trade: A Story of Extraction, Exploitation and Opportunity

China’s ‘Lower for Longer’ Pledge Has Sent Bonds Into Unknown

Trafigura Profit Drops 62% After ‘Massive Problem’ in Mongolia

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as the Economy Weakens

Bundesbank Cuts German Growth Forecasts, Warning of Escalating Protectionism

Germany’s Goods Surplus Shrinks as Trade Uncertainty Mounts

U.K. Economy Weakens Again in Blow to Government’s Growth Plans

The Fed Can’t Ignore All of Trump’s Intentions

The World According to Trump Is Already Here

Trump’s Tax Cuts May Fail to Drive Much, If Any, Economic Boost

When It Comes to Grocery Prices, Trump Suddenly Changes His Tune

US Regulator’s ‘Problem Bank’ List Grows as Industry Profits Dip

Crypto Ads Crackle in a Trump-Energized Landscape

Can Crypto Bros Save Luxury in 2025?

Cantor Fitzgerald Pays $6.75 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Misleading SPAC Disclosures

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

Robinhood Plays the Long Game by Betting on the Kids

Dollar Stores Are Flashing a Warning Sign About Lower-Income Consumers

Turkey’s Aydem Group Plans 2025 IPOs for Power Grid Operators

Pizza Buffets, Fishing Boats and Bathroom Lines Are All Getting an AI Makeover. Thank One Man.

AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything

Broadcom Shares Jump After Chipmaker Predicts AI Sales Surge

Qatar Air Seeks to Drop Boeing 737s After Making Up With Airbus

Media Moguls Set the Stage for Deal Mania

YouTube TV Raises Monthly Charge 14 Percent, to $82.99

Super-Spicy Noodles Make Former Stay-at-Home Mom a Billionaire

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Posted by on December 13th, 2024 at 7:03 am


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