Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to overhaul a regulatory body put in place to identify threats to the banking system following the 2008 financial crisis. CNBC reported that Bessent will issue a letter detailing changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council. The panel is composed of 15 financial regulators led by the treasury secretary. “The Council will work with and support member agencies in considering whether aspects of the U.S. financial regulatory framework impose undue burdens and ne ...

David, good to see you. Thank you so much for being here. Your takeaway from the Fed moves yesterday.>> Hi, Maria. Good morning. I think the rate cuts were too small and too late.Uh they should have started in June and you can wonder why did they wait until now. If they're going to make the cuts now, the cost to the economy has been huge uh because they didn't start earlier. You know, all the interest on the national debt is paid at this rate that the that the Fed is setting.Uh so but but that's that's done ...

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Core Points - The Federal Reserve cut the Funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 3.50%-3.75%, the lowest since late 2022, aimed at supporting the job market and boosting home sales [2][5] - Major stock indices experienced gains, with the Dow Jones up 1.05% at 48,057, S&P 500 up 0.67% at 6,886, and Nasdaq up 0.33% at 23,564, following the rate cut [2] - Treasury bond yields decreased across the curve, with the 30-year bond closing at 4.79% and the 10-year note at 4.16%, driven by solid buying and expectations of slower inflation [3] - The energy sector saw a rally, with Brent Crude closing at $62.66 (up 1.6%), West Texas Intermediate at $58.95 (up 1.20%), and natural gas at $4.63 (up 1.29%), supported by supply concerns and expectations of higher future demand [4]

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Core Insights - Todd Combs, who was hired by Warren Buffett in 2010 to help manage Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio, has left to join JPMorgan, coinciding with Buffett's impending retirement as CEO after 60 years [1][9]. Group 1: Combs' Contributions and Departure - Combs was praised by Buffett for his integrity and contributions to Berkshire, including a significant role in the acquisition of Precision Castparts for over $30 billion [5]. - His leadership at Geico led to a successful turnaround, which Buffett acknowledged in his recent letter, highlighting Combs' hard work and the "spectacular improvement" at the company [6]. - The announcement of Combs' departure was formal, with Buffett referring to him in a more distant manner compared to other colleagues, indicating possible dissatisfaction with the exit [8][9]. Group 2: Implications of Combs' Exit - Combs' departure raises questions about his diminishing role in managing Berkshire's portfolio, as he had taken on various responsibilities outside of direct investment management [11]. - There are suggestions that Combs may have aspired to a larger role in managing the portfolio, which was unlikely given Buffett's recent comments about Abel taking over capital allocation responsibilities [12][13]. - The transition to JPMorgan may reflect Combs' desire for new opportunities, especially as he resigned from his position on JPMorgan's board prior to starting his new role [10].

Overview1. This consultation paper (CP) sets out the Bank of England’s (the Bank’s) proposal to exempt transactions carried out as part of a post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) service from the derivatives clearing obligation as set out in Article 4 of UK EMIR.2. PTRR providers offer services to two or more counterparties to derivatives transactions for the purpose of reducing counterparty, operational and basis risk in derivatives portfolios. Market participants, such as large banks, submit trades from their ...

Core Viewpoint - The market is closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, with a high probability of a 25 basis point rate cut, which could impact gold prices and the broader economic outlook [1][2][3] Group 1: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December is 88.4%, while the chance of maintaining the current rate is 11.6% [1] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, and potential successors are being discussed, including Kevin Hassett, who may favor aggressive rate cuts [2] - The market is concerned that a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve could increase the influence of the Trump administration, potentially undermining the Fed's independence [2] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The ISM Manufacturing PMI for November is at 48.2%, below expectations, indicating continued contraction in the manufacturing sector [3] - Conversely, the ISM Services PMI rose to 52.6%, the highest in nine months, suggesting improvement in the services sector [3] - The ADP report shows a decrease of 32,000 private sector jobs in November, marking the largest decline since March 2023 [3] Group 3: Gold Market Dynamics - Central banks globally continue to increase gold reserves, with a net addition of 53.9 tons in October, highlighting gold's role as a strategic reserve asset [2] - China's gold reserves increased to approximately 2,305.39 tons as of the end of November, marking the 13th consecutive month of increases [2] - The long-term demand for gold is supported by geopolitical uncertainties, rising debt pressures, and the trend towards diversification away from the US dollar [3]

Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market is on track to maintain its status as the world's top fundraising venue next year, underpinned by a pipeline of mega deals and the return of US capital, according to UBS. The Swiss investment bank expects more than HK$300 billion (US$38.5 billion) to be raised from 150 to 200 IPOs in 2026, surpassing the roughly HK$270 billion raised this year, which vaulted the city back to No 1 globally. UBS also forecast that the city's benchmark Hang Seng Index could ...