Europe's decision to use taxpayer money instead of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine has again exposed its weakness as a global power, write @MarcChampion1 and @LionelRALaurent (via @opinion) https://t.co/4kPOxh26Xc ...

Shein escaped efforts by French President Emmanuel Macron’s government to suspend its online platform in the country following outrage over sales of childlike sex dolls and weapons. https://t.co/yYa0YtylEY ...

A German pension fund whose foray into private markets led to more than €1 billion in losses has questioned the integrity of the ratings it used, adding to growing warnings over valuation risks across the booming asset class. https://t.co/iNGxZczcKq ...

New York City lawmakers passed several bills to address the city’s housing crisis, while Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and advocacy groups argued that many of the measures will worsen the problem. https://t.co/pqwSUTCjOz ...

Digital banking firm Mercury Technologies Inc. has applied for a national bank charter, joining a wave of companies seeking to secure a coveted license under the Trump administration’s relatively permissive approach to fintech regulation. https://t.co/la9sFHMJA6 ...

Geopolitics & Finance - The loan deal strengthens Ukraine's position in peace negotiations [1] - The deal results in the failure of the German chancellor's plan regarding Russian assets [1]

Geopolitical Risk - Ukraine's drone strike hit a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a new escalation in attacks on ships supporting Moscow's oil transport [1]

Operational Incident - A CyrusOne data center failure outside Chicago is a significant setback for the company's investors [1]

Market Performance - Despite political upheaval, AI fears, and economic uncertainty, 2025 has been a strong year for markets [1] - The report questions whether this market strength can continue into 2026 [1]

DraftKings Inc. is releasing a new app on Friday that will allow customers in 38 states to trade contracts on sports and financial events through prediction markets. https://t.co/QMB2106Tz1 ...