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Fed Cuts Rates Third Time Amid Economic Stimulus Push

The U.S. Federal Reserve enacted its third consecutive interest rate reduction on December 10, 2025, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a new target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, bringing the total cuts for the year to 0.75 percentage points. This move aims to stimulate the economy and address a weakening labor market, though future adjustments are expected to be cautious, with only one additional rate cut projected for 2026.

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about 2 months ago

Bridgette Jacobs

Paramount Bids $108B for Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance has launched a massive $108.4 billion all-cash bid to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, directly challenging Netflix's earlier $82.7 billion offer for parts of the media conglomerate. This aggressive move aims to secure the entire WBD empire, including its valuable cable TV portfolio, unlike Netflix's proposal which focused solely on studio and streaming assets.

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about 2 months ago

Norman Metanza

Bank of Canada Holds Key Rate at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada announced on December 10, 2025, its decision to hold the benchmark lending rate steady at 2.25% for its final monetary policy update of the year, a move widely anticipated by economists. This pause, following earlier rate cuts, aims to support the Canadian economy's structural adjustment and maintain inflation near the 2% target amidst persistent global uncertainties and trade tensions.

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December 2025: Major Sports & Football Buys

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about 2 months ago

Alex Martinez

December 2025: Major Sports & Football Buys

December 2025 is poised to be a significant month for sports, highlighted by Qatar Sports Investments' acquisition of Belgian club KAS Eupen, expanding their multi-club ownership model. This also marks the historic Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicking off in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, making it the first time the tournament spans the Christmas and New Year period. Beyond these football milestones, fans can anticipate a reduced Premier League Boxing Day schedule with only one match, alongside traditional NBA and NFL holiday matchups, including three NFL games streamed on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

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Report: Global Inequality Reaches New Highs

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about 2 months ago

Jacob Feldman

Report: Global Inequality Reaches New Highs

A newly released World Inequality Report 2026 reveals a stark and growing chasm, showing the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population now controls three-quarters of all personal wealth. This extreme concentration of resources leaves the poorest half with less than 10 percent of total income, contributing to stagnating living standards and posing significant challenges to global stability, particularly in nations like South Africa where the bottom 50 percent holds negative wealth.

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about 2 months ago

Bridgette Jacobs

Fed Convenes: Rate Cut Hopes, Divisions

The Federal Reserve's policy committee commenced its two-day meeting on December 9, 2025, with widespread anticipation of a third consecutive interest rate cut, expected to lower the benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points to its lowest level since 2022. This highly anticipated decision, driven by recent weaker-than-expected economic reports and indicated by an 87-89% probability from the CME Group's FedWatch tool, comes amidst a "muddy economic picture," growing divisions among FOMC members, and incomplete economic data due to a recent government shutdown.

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Business

about 2 months ago

Bridgette Jacobs

Markets Await Fed Rate Decision Amidst

Investors are keenly anticipating the Federal Reserve's December 9-10 decision, with an 80% likelihood of a 25 basis-point interest rate cut driven by moderating inflation and a softening U.S. labor market. However, mixed economic data, delays from a recent government shutdown, and ongoing geopolitical tensions are complicating the Fed's critical assessment of the economy.

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Netflix Buys Warner Bros. in $82.7B Deal

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about 2 months ago

Alex Martinez

Netflix Buys Warner Bros. in $82.7B Deal

Netflix announced a monumental $82.7 billion cash and stock agreement to acquire Warner Bros., encompassing its renowned film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO, on December 5, 2025. This strategic move aims to significantly expand Netflix's content library and global entertainment dominance by integrating Warner Bros.' iconic franchises with its own extensive offerings.

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IndiGo chaos: Govt caps fares, orders refunds

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about 2 months ago

Sarah Lazow

IndiGo chaos: Govt caps fares, orders refunds

India's busiest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled over 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports on December 7, 2025, marking the sixth consecutive day of widespread disruptions due to a severe crew shortage exacerbated by new pilot duty time regulations. This operational meltdown has stranded thousands of passengers, prompting the Ministry of Civil Aviation to cap airfares and mandate immediate refunds to mitigate the crisis.

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Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. in $72B Deal

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about 2 months ago

Jordan Kim

Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. in $72B Deal

Streaming giant Netflix has announced a monumental $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's extensive film and streaming operations, including HBO and DC Studios, poised to reshape the global entertainment landscape. This strategic move aims to create an unparalleled content powerhouse for Netflix and alleviate Warner Bros. Discovery's significant debt burden, though it faces intense regulatory scrutiny.

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Business

about 2 months ago

Alex Martinez

IndiGo Flight Chaos Strands Thousands

India's largest airline, IndiGo, faced unprecedented operational chaos on December 5-6, 2025, cancelling over a thousand flights and stranding thousands of passengers nationwide due to a severe pilot shortage and new flight duty regulations. To mitigate the crisis, the DGCA granted IndiGo a temporary exemption from night duty limits, while the Ministry of Civil Aviation intervened to cap surging airfares, with the airline's CEO apologizing and anticipating a return to normalcy by mid-December.

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Netflix Buys Warner Bros. for $82.7 Billion

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2 months ago

Alex Martinez

Netflix Buys Warner Bros. for $82.7 Billion

Netflix has announced a monumental $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO, from Warner Bros. Discovery. This strategic move aims to significantly bolster Netflix's content library with iconic franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, creating a "better Netflix for the long run" by combining extensive content with its global streaming service.

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