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  • U.S. Vice President Vance said an agreement text to halt Iran fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected this week, easing regional risk.
  • Israeli leaders warn the U.S.-Iran halt leaves Israel constrained and has strained Netanyahu's coordination with Washington.
  • Brazil vows strongest legal and diplomatic response to a proposed 25% U.S. tariff on broad Brazilian imports.
  • EU set to sign €15.1 billion SAFE loan to France, accelerating defense procurement and investment across member states.
  • European Parliament will vote to implement Turnberry tariff concessions, leaving transatlantic trade exposure to contingent U.S. tariff actions.
  • India reported a $6.6 billion April balance-of-payments deficit and will switch to monthly BoP releases, signaling portfolio outflows.
  • Canada's manufacturing and wholesale sales rose in April, led by petroleum, building materials and metals, supporting near-term growth.

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RAC Nears Choice of Banks for London IPO That Could Value It at £5 Billion

RAC Nears Choice of Banks for London IPO That Could Value It at £5 Billion

RAC, the UK breakdown cover and car insurance provider, is understood to be preparing to appoint lead banks for a potential London initial public offering that could value the firm at about £5 billion. Sources say Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Barclays are in line to be chosen, with Lazard serving as financial adviser and deliberations still o…

Surge in Dollar Hedging Could Strain Banks' Balance Sheets, UBS Trader Warns

Surge in Dollar Hedging Could Strain Banks' Balance Sheets, UBS Trader Warns

A senior UBS currency trader warned that a material uptick in hedging demand for U.S. dollar assets could test banks' structural capacity to provide hedges. With the dollar down markedly from last year and continued policy uncertainty, investors seeking protection may require banks to free balance-sheet resources quickly, potentially forcing dealer…

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

The Bank of Canada left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% and highlighted elevated uncertainty that complicates predictions about the timing and direction of future rate changes. Officials signalled comfort with the current stance while acknowledging a broad set of potential economic outcomes, and market commentators stressed the role of trade…

RBC Lifts Northrop Grumman Price Target to $750 After Strong Q4 Showing

RBC Lifts Northrop Grumman Price Target to $750 After Strong Q4 Showing

RBC Capital has increased its price target on Northrop Grumman to $750 from $715 and kept an Outperform rating after the defense contractor posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results. The company reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $7.23 and revenue of $11.7 billion, and RBC flagged potential upside to 2026 revenue from programs such as the B-…

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Trade Tensions Loom

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Trade Tensions Loom

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, citing a fragile outlook shaped by shifting trade dynamics and US protectionist measures. Officials noted domestic demand is showing signs of recovery, inflation remains near target, but heightened trade and geopolitical risks are weighing on growth and labour-market dynamics.

BTIG Lifts Glaukos Price Target After FDA Clears Repeat iDose Treatments

BTIG Lifts Glaukos Price Target After FDA Clears Repeat iDose Treatments

BTIG raised its price target on Glaukos to $131 from $123 and kept a Buy rating after the FDA approved a labeling supplement permitting repeat administration of iDose TR. The approval broadens the product's clinical use and was incorporated into BTIG's revenue model, contributing to the price-target increase. Recent company results and other analys…

Fitch Says U.S. Credit Rating Likely To Remain Unchanged in Near Term

Fitch Says U.S. Credit Rating Likely To Remain Unchanged in Near Term

Fitch Ratings does not expect to lower the United States' sovereign credit rating again soon, saying the 2023 downgrade already incorporated the nation’s fiscal strains and that the dollar’s dominant reserve role supports current assessments. The agency signaled a stable outlook that implies no downgrade is expected over the next one to two years.

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Uncertainty Clouds Next Move

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 2.25% as Uncertainty Clouds Next Move

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% and said elevated uncertainty makes it difficult to pinpoint the timing or direction of future adjustments. In a quarterly monetary policy report the central bank kept forecasts for modest growth in 2026 and 2027 and expected inflation to remain close to the 2% target. The central bank high…