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Gallagher Agrees to Buy AssuredPartners

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co has agreed to acquire insurance broker AssuredPartners.

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UK Business Confidence Demonstrates Decline

In the United Kingdom, businesses lost steam and pulled back on hiring in November.

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Chinese Regulators Urge Global Banks to Facilitate Offshore IPO Listings

Chinese regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), have reportedly requested top global banks to expedite offshore listings for Chinese companies in Hong Kong in an effort to boost overseas fundraising and revive the economy.

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HSBC Expects S&P 500 Index to Hit 6,700

Brokerage HSBC expects the S&P 500 index to reach 6,700 by the end of next year.

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LG Electronics to Test India’s IPO Market

The Indian unit of the South Korean company LG Electronics Inc. filed for an initial public offering (IPO).

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India’s Central Bank Revises Economic Growth Forecast for 2025

On Friday, December 6, the central bank of India, as previously expected, decided to keep the benchmark interest rate at 6.5%.

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US Job Growth Accelerates

In the United States, a recovery in job creation was recorded in November after the minimum figures in the previous month.

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Jerome Powell Says US Economy’s Strength Means Restraint With Cutting Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said last Wednesday, December 4, that the strengthening of the United States economy means that the central bank of this country can demonstrate some restraint in the context of actions to cut interest rates.

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Saxo Bank Publishes 2025 Forecast

The Saxo Bank Outrageous Predictions, which have already become somewhat traditional, have been published.

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Citigroup Rolls Out AI Tools for Employees

Citigroup on Wednesday, December 4, began the process of rolling out new artificial intelligence tools for its employees.

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BlackRock to Acquire HPS Investment Partners, Enhancing Public and Private Market Integration

BlackRock is to strengthen its position in the growing private credit market with the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, a global credit investment manager with $148 billion in client assets.

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Wells Fargo Reportedly Sells San Francisco HQ

The media reported that Wells Fargo is selling its headquarters in San Francisco, as the leadership of this financial institution, which is the fourth largest by total assets in the United States banking system, heads east.

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Salesforce Reports Earnings

On Tuesday, December 3, the value of Salesforce shares increased by 9% after this company published information about its earnings for the third fiscal quarter and guidance for the next fiscal quarter, which exceeded analysts’ preliminary expectations.

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China Bans Export of Key Minerals to US

China has banned the export to the United States of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony, which can be used for military purposes.

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European Manufacturing Activity Demonstrates Decline

Last month, a sharp decrease in the level of manufacturing activity was recorded in Europe, and a further downward dynamic of demand became an obstacle to any hopes for an early recovery of the indicator.

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US Raises Cap on Small Business Loans

The White House has raised the cap on small business loans.

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