Finance

In a recent financial upheaval, Spanish lender Banco Santander has decisively moved past UBS to become continental Europe’s largest bank by market capitalization. With a staggering market cap of €91.3 billion ($103.78 billion) contrasted with UBS’s €79.5 billion ($97.23 billion), Santander’s ascent is emblematic of a larger narrative: that of resilience in the face of

In a move that has sent shockwaves through both financial markets and political circles, former President Donald Trump has once again vocalized his disdain for Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump’s call for lower interest rates and the veiled threat of Powell’s termination raises significant concerns regarding the separation of powers and

Jerome Powell, current Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently delivered a speech that sent ripples across both financial markets and everyday Americans. He conveyed a serious contemplation regarding the Fed’s dual mandate: the need to sustain full employment while maintaining stable prices. With the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s tariffs looming large over the economy,

In a stunning display of market enthusiasm, shares of the stock-trading application Webull skyrocketed nearly 375% on its second day of trading, following its merger with SK Growth Opportunities Corp., a SPAC. This meteoric rise gave Webull a nearly $30 billion valuation, a remarkable feat for a company filled with youthful ambition and aspirations. The

The venture capital (VC) landscape is facing unprecedented turmoil, exacerbated by recent U.S. tariffs and market volatility. Amidst last week’s staggering multitrillion-dollar stock market rout, the uncertainties triggered by political decisions are hitting the startup ecosystem hard. Investors now find themselves in a precarious position, with the dual dilemmas of a shortage of initial public

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, made waves recently by predicting a concerning decline in corporate earnings estimates, heightening the unease surrounding President Trump’s unpredictable trade negotiations. While the stock market has historically been a barometer of optimism, Dimon’s remarks signal a shift towards skepticism as corporations grapple with an increasingly fraught economic landscape.

As tensions simmer between China and the United States, financial institutions are starting to weigh in, and the forecasts are illuminating a troubling reality. On Tuesday, Citi led the charge in downgrading its growth outlook for China amidst intensifying trade hostilities. With the U.S. imposing crippling tariffs that have surged more than double in a

In an age marked by uncertainty and financial tumult, the ambition of Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) to acquire Mediobanca for an astounding 13 billion euros is both audacious and perplexing. The world’s oldest bank clings to its plans like a shipwrecked sailor to driftwood, determined to bolster its stature despite a tempestuous market

Bitcoin’s recent descent below the $78,000 threshold is a stark reminder of the fragility that underlies even the most promising digital assets. For the first time this year, Bitcoin has seen a significant drop, falling 28% from its January peak. This decline has been exacerbated by the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s implementation of

In a landscape crowded with financial technology startups, Pennylane has recently captured attention by doubling its valuation to 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) after securing a significant 75 million euro funding round. The backing from heavyweights like Sequoia Capital, Alphabet’s CapitalG, and DST Global sounds impressive and heralds the potential for transformation in the accounting