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FTSE 100 recovers losses after DOJ launches probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The FTSE 100 recovered early losses on Monday as investors fretted about the future of the US central bank following news that the US DOJ will launch a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The blow to sentiment weighed on UK stocks, sending London’s leading index sharply lower on the open before the gap was […]The post FTSE 100 recovers losses after DOJ launches probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Ex-Formel-1-Star Nico Rosberg: „Ich glaube nicht an Anleihen“

Den Rennstrecken der Formel 1 hat Nico Rosberg lange den Rücken gekehrt. Heute investiert der frühere Weltmeister in Tech-Start-ups – und setzt auch auf Rüstung. Welche Ziele er mit seinem Venture-Capital-Fonds verfolgt und wie er privat sein Geld anlegt.

Vom Silicon Valley nach Chemnitz: Wie ein Startup Medikamentenfälschungen bekämpfen will

Manche Ideen sind so einleuchtend, dass man sich fragt, warum es das nicht schon lange gibt. Man stelle sich vor, man will irgendwo in Afrika ein Medikament kaufen. Und ist sich nicht sicher, ob es echt ist. Schnell einen Code mit dem Handy eingescannt – schon ist die Sache klar. Produktfälschungen sind ein Problem. Vor allem in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern. Davon sind auch europäische Unter...

Indias Modi Hosts Germanys Merz as Trump Threatens Iran | The Pulse 1/12/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops.Todays guests: Bhanu Baweja, UBS Investment Bank Chief Strategist; Rachel Ellehuus, RUSI Director-General; Nadia Martin Wiggen, Svelland Capital Director. (Source: Bloomberg)

Two low-cost airlines are merging in $1.5 billion deal

In a first of such deals since the start of the year, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air announced plans to purchase rival Sun Country Airlines for $1.5 billion and form a single low-cost airline. The deal includes both cash and stock and takes on approximately $400 million of the Minneapolis-based Sun ...

Fed Served with Grand Jury Subpoenas, Heineken CEO Steps Down | The Opening Trade 1/12/2026

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on the institution. Gold and Silver rallied to record highs helping drive mining stocks higher. Heineken shares fall after the company said that CEO and Chairman Dolf van den Brink has decided to step down on May 31. Defense stocks open higher with rising tensions around Iran and Greenland....

Powell Vows to Stand Firm as Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday in a video statement the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment. Powell said the action was related to his June congressional testimony on ongoing renovations of the Fed’s headquarters. Michael McKee examines this escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on the institution. (Source: Bloomberg)

AIM movers: IQE gaining momentum and Futura Medical publishes positive study for female sexual health

Semiconductor wafer products supplier IQE (LON: IQE) gained positive momentum in the second half of 2025 due to defence business. There was also strong photonics demand and higher sales of wireless products. Revenues will be full year revenues of around £97m and EBITDA at least £2m due to operational gearing. HSBC has provided a waiver […]The post AIM movers: IQE gaining momentum and Futura Medical publishes positive study for female sexual health appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

DLA Piper Names Drew as Canada Head, Targets Further Growth

DLA Piper has named Russel Drew as its managing partner in Canada, handing the veteran deal lawyer the task of leading the firm’s growth in a market that’s increasingly being shaped by cross-border transactions.

Verband der Leasingnehmer e.V. nimmt Tätigkeit auf

Verband der Leasingnehmer e.V.: Bonn (ots) - Der Verband der Leasingnehmer e.V. gibt heute offiziell seine Arbeitsaufnahme bekannt. Ziel des Verbandes ist es, die Interessen und Belange von Leasingnehmern zu bündeln, zu vertreten und konkrete Verbesserungen voranzutreiben. ...

Welche Gefahr Trumps Angriff auf die Fed birgt

US-Präsident Trump droht Notenbankchef Powell mit einer Anklage. Der sieht offensichtlich die Unabhängigkeit der Fed bedroht. Wäre die Zentralbank politisch gesteuert, hätte das Folgen - weit über die USA hinaus. Von Angela Göpfert.

BofA pours cold water on whats next for rates under Powell

If you were betting on the Federal Reserve to keep the rate-cut party going, I have some bad news: Bank of America has just poured cold water on that forecast. In a new research note shared with me, analysts revealed an uncomfortable truth: while Jerome Powell remains at the helm until May, the ...

Trading houses beat US majors to first deals for Venezuelan oil

Global oil trading houses have emerged as early winners in the race to control Venezuelan crude flows, getting ahead of U.S. energy majors wary of credit and legal risks and securing a potentially lucrative business opportunity in the country with the worlds largest crude reserves.