International expansion is returning to fashion among retail banks as digital technology reduces the cost of entering new markets and changes the economics of competition. From JPMorgan Chase’s European ambitions to Revolut’s international growth and the expansion plans of Intesa Sanpaolo and BBVA, established lenders and digital challengers are reassessing where their next generation of
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its October meeting before raising borrowing costs again in December, according to a Reuters poll of economists. The survey, conducted from October 16 to 20, found that 94 of 100 respondents expected the Fed to maintain its target range at 3.75%–4.00% on October
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Artificial intelligence is moving closer to the heart of investing, with AI agents increasingly capable of researching stocks, developing trading strategies and potentially placing orders on behalf of investors. Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster believes the technology could make investing more efficient, but warns that handing an AI system unrestricted control over a portfolio is
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Several major private equity firms are exploring a potential acquisition of Spanish software company esPublico, in a transaction that could value the business at up to €1.5 billion and highlight growing investor demand for specialised government technology. KKR, Cinven, Blackstone, Advent and OTP have expressed interest in the company, according to a report by Spanish
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Government bonds are attracting renewed demand as a sharp sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks pushes investors to reconsider risks across global financial markets. The reversal is reviving the traditional role of sovereign debt as a defensive asset, even as persistent inflation complicates the outlook for interest rates. U.S. Treasuries and other government bonds rallied on
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Singapore’s largest banks are facing mounting pressure as investors reconsider the outlook for earnings, dividends and valuations following a sharp decline that erased approximately $22.4 billion in combined market value. The sell-off has put one of Asia’s strongest-performing equity markets under pressure and raised a critical question: are the losses creating a buying opportunity, or
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Equity Issuance Fuels Growth Goldman Sachs generated $666 million in equity underwriting revenue in the third quarter of 2026, a 43% increase from the same period a year earlier. The result put the bank ahead of its four largest U.S. rivals as companies tapped equity markets to finance expansion, technology investment and artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The
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Four of the largest U.S. banks are reporting third-quarter results as investors assess whether resilient consumer spending and strong capital markets can offset rising borrowing costs, elevated energy prices and growing economic uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are reporting on Tuesday, October 13, while Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are
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The Bank of Japan is leaning against raising interest rates for a second consecutive meeting in October, according to people familiar with its thinking, signalling a more cautious approach to monetary tightening even as inflation pressures persist. The reported stance follows the central bank’s September decision to lift its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the highest
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SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is seeking up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to finance a new wave of artificial intelligence investments, as the Japanese technology conglomerate expands its exposure to the AI industry. The proposed fundraising would support a new investment fund focused on acquiring established companies and improving their operations through AI,
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Delta Air Lines reported record third-quarter revenue as strong travel demand helped offset a sharp increase in jet fuel costs. However, higher expenses are squeezing profitability and forcing the US airline to lower its full-year earnings outlook. For the September quarter, Delta generated $20.2 billion in revenue under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Adjusted operating
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SAP is expanding its finance technology portfolio with embedded payments, financial consolidation software and new artificial intelligence assistants, aiming to connect accounting, reporting and payment execution within a more unified enterprise system. Announced on October 12, 2026, the capabilities extend SAP’s push toward automated finance operations. The strategy targets a persistent challenge for large companies:
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