NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas and NPower, a national tech training nonprofit, today announced a successful first year of their dynamic partnership that connects young adults in the New York metro area with transformative employment opportunities in technology. The innovative program was supported by a three-year FutureReady grant from Mizuho USA Foundation, the charitable foundation of Mizuho Americas. Demand for technology talent in the New York area presents a crucial opportu ...

Japan’s 30-year treasury yields touched their highest level on record, at 3.52% on Tuesday night, a 48-basis-point increase since November, sparking concerns of potential fallout across the U.S. and global markets. Deteriorating Fiscal Conditions Push Yields Higher After decades of serving as the world’s low-yield anchor, with negative short-term interest rates, Japan’s government bond yields have surged significantly over the past year. This comes as concerns mount over Japan's fiscal trajectory, after ...

Secondary offerings were up 76% last year to $23.6 billion, while initial public offerings (IPOs) jumped by 243% from the previous year to just over $2 billion and preferred securities issuance was up by a staggering 1,437% to $2.6 billion. Retail structured products also climbed by 44% to $770.6 million.The materials sector led the way, accounting for almost 40% of the new deal activity ($12 billion worth), followed by the energy and power sector with a 24.9% share and the industrials at 9.9% of total issu ...

Core Insights - Apple has launched its own credit card, the Apple Card, in partnership with Goldman Sachs, aimed at enhancing customer loyalty and providing financial services to its users [1][2] Product Overview - The Apple Card has no annual fee and offers a cash-back rewards structure, with 3% cash back on Apple purchases and select merchants when using Apple Pay, 2% cash back on all Apple Pay purchases, and 1% cash back on other purchases [4][18] - The card allows users to save cash back in a high-yield savings account, providing an opportunity to earn interest on rewards [5][10] - Users can opt for Apple Card Monthly Installments to make large purchases interest-free, while still earning cash back [6][11] Rewards Structure - To maximize rewards, users are encouraged to use Apple Pay, which is accepted at 85% of merchants in the U.S. [12][19] - The card's rewards are issued as daily cash back, which can be redeemed in various ways, including direct deposits into a savings account or Apple Cash [10][37] Benefits and Limitations - The Apple Card offers simplicity in earning and redeeming rewards, with no foreign transaction fees and no promotional APR [18] - However, it lacks additional benefits found in other credit cards, such as travel insurance or bonus reward categories, which may limit its appeal to some consumers [13][18] Target Audience - The Apple Card is particularly suited for users who frequently shop with Apple and prefer a straightforward cash-back rewards system [11][12] - It may not be the best option for those who prioritize travel rewards or have existing cash-back cards that better align with their spending habits [14][13]

The Apple Card, known for its intuitive features and other perks for consumers, will now be issued by JPMorgan but Apple says nothing will change for users. The handover to JP Morgan brings together companies that play an increasingly large role in the way people pay for everything from utility bills to socks using phones, tablets or watches. Apple said that features including 3% cash back on purchases and high-yield savings account affiliated with the card, will remain. The card has been overseen by G ...

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Core Viewpoint - The issuance of local government bonds in China reached a record high in 2025, with expectations for continued growth in 2026 to support economic stability and infrastructure projects [2][3][20]. Group 1: Bond Issuance Overview - In 2025, approximately 10.3 trillion yuan of local government bonds were issued, marking a 5.2% year-on-year increase and the first time the annual issuance exceeded 10 trillion yuan [3]. - The issuance included 5.37 trillion yuan of new bonds, a 13.9% increase, and 4.93 trillion yuan of refinancing bonds, which saw a 2.9% decrease [4]. - The average issuance interest rate for local government bonds fell below 2% for the first time, with extended maturities [16]. Group 2: Utilization of Bond Proceeds - The funds from new bonds were primarily allocated to major projects, with 26.5% directed towards municipal and industrial park infrastructure, 17% for land reserves, and 16.9% for transportation infrastructure [5]. - A significant portion of the new special bonds was used to support real estate projects, including land reserves and urban renewal, accounting for over 20% of the total [14]. - The issuance of special bonds for debt resolution reached 3.68 trillion yuan, an 8.8% increase, aiding in the replacement of hidden debts and improving local financial conditions [15]. Group 3: Debt Management and Innovations - The management of local government debt has been optimized, with pilot programs allowing for self-approval of special bond projects in select provinces, enhancing efficiency [19]. - The pilot provinces achieved a completion rate of 93% for new special bonds, significantly higher than non-pilot provinces [19]. - Recommendations for 2026 include maintaining a deficit rate above 4% and allocating approximately 5 trillion yuan for new special bonds to support infrastructure and strategic industries [20][21].

Market Performance - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent, marking the fourth consecutive session of decline due to renewed concerns over potential US tariff hikes and widespread selling pressure in global markets [1][7] - The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 780.18 points, or 0.92 per cent, closing at 84,180.96, with an intraday low of 84,110.10, down 851.04 points or 1 per cent [3] - The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 263.90 points, or 1.01 per cent, to settle at 25,876.85 [3] Sector Performance - Significant losses were observed in metal, oil & gas, and commodity stocks, exacerbated by ongoing foreign fund outflows [3] - Among the 30-Sensex firms, major laggards included Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Trent, while gainers included Eternal, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharat Electronics [4] Geopolitical Factors - US President Donald Trump supported a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, aiming to leverage pressure on nations like China and India to cease buying cheap oil from Moscow [6] - US Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that the legislation would provide the White House with "tremendous leverage" against countries such as China, India, and Brazil [6] Global Market Context - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index increased, while Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices declined [8] - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by 0.75 per cent to $60.42 per barrel [8]

ab Global Research 2 January 2026 US Economics Weekly We expect a bumpy 2026 Economic Comment: another volatile year for macro In this week's economic comment we updated our outlook for the federal funds rate for 2026, pushing back expected rate cuts, based on our projection for the December employment report and the inflation data we expect to see in the first half of the year. We also take stock of the expansion's fragility. It's hard to get too bearish expecting a bumper tax refund season thanks to OBBBA ...

Core Viewpoint - Groupama has issued EUR 600 million in fixed-rate Restricted Tier1 perpetual notes to optimize its capital structure, taking advantage of favorable market conditions, with strong investor interest leading to oversubscription by more than four times [1]. Groupama's New Issue Details - Issuer: Groupama Assurances Mutuelles [2] - Rating of the notes: BBB by Fitch Ratings [2] - Issue amount: EUR 600 million [2] - Pricing date: 7 January 2026 [2] - Settlement date: 14 January 2026 [2] - Coupon: 5.750 percent [2] - ISIN: FR0014014IQ4 [2] - Joint bookrunners include J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Crédit Agricole CIB, Morgan Stanley, Natixis, and Société Générale CIB [2] - The new notes will be traded on Euronext Paris [2] Additional Information - The prospectus for the new notes will be available on Groupama's website and the website of the Autorité des marchés financiers [3]