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BlackRock cuts value of private debt fund by 19%, waives fee
A BLACKROCK private debt fund expects to mark down the net value of its assets 19 per cent after a string of troubled loans weighed on…
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Goldman, JPMorgan and UBS lead Golden Goose’s buyout debt
Temasek Holdings will take a minority stake in the Italian high-end sneaker producer Goldman Sachs, Group JPMorgan Chase and UBS Group are…
Politics
Happy New Year! Trump Plans to Target Those With Student Debt in 2026
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” Epstein wrote in the alleged letter, appearing to reference his later death by…
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Japan to boost shorter debt to fund stimulus plan; Fitch warns on rating
The focus on short-term debt likely reflects government concern over recent rises in super-long yields Japan will likely increase issuance…
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After China's high-speed rail investment, Indonesia wants more. What about debt?
On Bali, an island thick with beach tourists, surfing instructor Amri Anjulius is holding out for a 60km (37.3-mile) urban subway to…
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India’s RBI cut US debt, bought gold even before Trump’s tariffs
Central banks have been boosting gold purchases to reduce their risks to the US dollar as global growth becomes more uncertain India’s…
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Trump Loses to E. Jean Carroll Again as His Debt Piles Up
An Amtrak spokesperson told the Times that the signs currently appear at sites in Connecticut, Maryland, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well…
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Retail S-Reits see lower cost of debt and positive rental reversions as retail sales improve
[singapore] Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have posted mixed results in revenue…
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South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow
South Korea’s central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial…
Politics
Trump Is Really Asking People to Venmo to Pay Off the National Debt
The Treasury Department wants you to Venmo it to help with the $36.65 trillion national debt. On Wednesday, NPR’s Jack Corbett pointed out…
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French premier wants to scrap holidays, freeze spending to slash debt
In order to reduce France's record national debt, Prime Minister François Bayrou presented a plan to cancel two public holidays, reduce…
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S-Reits with best debt profiles have an average gearing ratio of 33.5%
[singapore] Last month, the US Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate, adopting a cautious stance despite…
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Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia to raise funds for debt repayment via proposed share placement
The announcement comes after the cinema chain received a S$3.4 million payment demand from the landlord of its shuttered Jem outlet Media…
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Republican senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the U.S. debt load, CBO says
The changes made to President Donald Trump's big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation's debt load while resulting…
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Taiwan central bank says US debt rising too fast may impact trust in Treasuries
Taiwan’s central bank governor warned on Saturday (Jun 21) that rapidly rising US debt could be “unfavourable” to the outlook for US…
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Debt to decarbonisation: challenges for Nippon Steel
Nippon Steel on Saturday (Jun 14) touted a “historic partnership” with US Steel after US President Donald Trump approved a…
Politics
Trump's Education Department pauses Social Security change
The Department of Education has said it will not be garnishing Social Security checks to collect unpaid student loans. "The Department has…
Politics
Trump’s Out-of-Control Debt Is Not a Bug. To the GOP, It’s a Feature.
But generally speaking, it’s been Republican presidents who’ve piled up the debt. And it’s not very close. Reagan’s percentage was 160.8;…
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Asian Markets React to U.S. Tariff Shifts, Japan Debt Concerns and Strong Yen Pressure Stocks
Markets in Asia finished the week cautiously as investors awaited critical United States inflation figures and a continuing air of…
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Saudi Aramco could tap debt markets again after US$5 billion bond sale
Saudi Aramco has published a new prospectus for its issuance programme of Islamic bonds or sukuk, signalling the state oil major may soon…
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Asia: Stocks track Wall Street rally as trade fears ease, eyes on Japan debt
Asian equities rose on Wednesday following a Wall Street rally as traders cheered forecast-beating US consumer confidence data and a drop…
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Sen. Ron Johnson pans spending in House bill, warns it will add $4 trillion to national debt
Sen. Ron Johnson says the spending cuts in President Trump's "big beautiful bill" amounts to a "rounding error" in the amount of money…
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Trump agenda bill's proposed increase to debt ceiling draws pushback from fiscal hawk in Senate
Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday he would consider voting for President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" if GOP leaders scrap plans to raise the…
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Washington Times Weekly: Debt bomb ticking?
I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and dig into their coverage…