Bond sales in the US are expected to hit an all-time high in 2026. The reason? A lot of it has to do with companies pouring money into AI. This surge in bond issuance is predicted to reach $1. 81 trillion. That's even higher than the previous record set in 2020, which was $1. 76 trillion. So, what
Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri
In a twist that's got everyone talking, a close friend of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is accused of sharing secret mortgage pricing info from Fannie Mae with a rival company. Lauren Smith, who leads marketing at Fannie Mae, is said to have passed on this sensit
Small banks in the U. S. are raising concerns about Sony's plans to enter the crypto world. They think Sony is trying to get around some important banking rules. Sony wants to create a new company called Connectia Trust. This company would deal with digital money, like stablecoins. Stablecoins are a
In a significant shift, SimpliSafe, a major player in the smart-home security market, has a new owner and a fresh leadership team. The Boston-based company is now under the wing of private equity firm GTCR, which recently completed its acquisition from Hellman & Friedman. This change brings in Hilar
Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit
Uber Freight has recently joined forces with Better Trucks, a Chicago-based last-mile delivery platform. This partnership aims to improve delivery services across the United States. Better Trucks, founded in 2018, handles millions of packages annually for big retail and e-commerce brands. By combini
Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, had some strong words about the recent government shutdown. He said it was a mess that hurt both the airline and its customers. The problem started when the government suddenly cut flight capacity without any warning. This left Delta scrambling to figure out how to reroute
The EU is facing a growing issue with small packages from China. These packages often slip through customs duties because of their low value. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen wants to change this. He believes the EU needs to take action. Heinen plans to talk with other EU finance ministers about
