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French hospitality group Accor SA has reportedly chosen Goldman Sachs to lead a potential U.S. initial public offering for its Ennismore lifestyle hotel unit. The listing could occur as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Shares of Bloom Energy Corp. declined after short-seller Hunterbrook Capital released a report accusing the clean-energy company of misrepresenting its supply chain's independence from China.
The U.S. dollar erased earlier gains on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's June meeting revealed a split among officials regarding the path of interest rates. The report indicated some members saw a case for a rate hike, even as the committee ultimately voted to hold rates steady.
Government bond yields in the Eurozone increased on Wednesday amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran and investor caution ahead of the release of U.S. Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The combination of events has sparked a sell-off in sovereign debt, particularly short-term bonds.
Bank of America has reported that speculative bets against the Japanese yen have reached stretched levels, increasing the risk of a market sell-off. The analysis points to several potential catalysts that could trigger a sudden reversal of these positions.
Iraq has reportedly agreed to new financial controls to prevent U.S. currency from reaching Iran, ending a four-month suspension of cash shipments from the United States. The agreement allows Baghdad to once again access cash from its oil sales held in New York.
NVIDIA shares gained after the company denied reports of a manufacturing delay for a key AI platform. The stock's rise was also supported by a positive analyst valuation and a major chip deal in the sector, despite a broader market downturn.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated it will not take enforcement action against UBS if the bank is required to convert debt to equity without U.S. registration as part of a crisis plan. The move addresses a significant cross-border legal uncertainty for the Swiss banking giant.
Meta has announced plans to construct its first Canadian data center in Alberta, a C$13 billion investment aimed at supporting the global demand for artificial intelligence computing. The facility will be powered by a new, dedicated natural gas-fired power plant.
