The Finimize Daily Brief
The Finimize Daily Brief. Get everything you need to know about the day's biggest financial stories and trends, in five minutes or less, plus a regular Q+A with our world-class team of analysts.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The US President-Elect Is Considering A Softer Approach To Tariff Hikes, And Chinese Banks Made Fewer Loans Last Year
The US president-elect is reportedly considering a plan to ramp up tariffs gradually, rather than all at once, while Chinese banks made fewer loans last year – a rare drop and a troubling sign.
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Oil Prices Jumped To A Five-Month High, And Global Temperatures Broke A Key Climate Threshold
Oil prices climbed above $80, with aggressive new sanctions against Russian exporters expected to squeeze supply, while global temperatures broke a key climate threshold – rising 1.5°C above pre-indu…
The US Economy Created Far More Jobs Than Expected, And TSMC Posted Record-Smashing Revenue
The US economy ended the year on an unexpectedly high note, creating 256,000 new jobs in December, while TSMC shot the lights out in its latest quarter, boosting hopes that AI hardware spending will …
Global Bond Markets Sold Off, And Updates From Two UK Grocery Chains Hinted At Lower Inflation
Global bond markets sold off, and that’s not a great sign for stocks, while quarterly updates from two major British grocery chains hinted at lower inflation pressures.
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China Amped Up Its Stimulus Machine, And AI Startup Anthropic Is Closing In On A $60 Billion Valuation
China amped up its stimulus machine again, hoping to give consumer spending and the economy a boost, while AI startup Anthropic is closing in on a $60 billion valuation – triple the level it hit just…
Nvidia Took Showing Off To The Next Level, And The Pentagon Blacklisted Tencent And CATL
Nvidia blew the doors off a big tech show in Vegas, with a glimpse of the humanoid, driverless, supercomputer future, while the Pentagon blacklisted tech firm Tencent and battery maker CATL for alleg…
Foxconn Posted A Record-Shattering Quarter, And The US Could See An IPO Revival
Foxconn delivered a record-shattering quarter, with AI demand still firing on all cylinders, while private equity has been hinting about selling some assets – and that could lead to an IPO revival.
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Mined Diamonds Had A Rough Year, But Multi-Strategy Hedge Funds Did Well
Mined diamonds had a rough year, as lab-grown stones chipped away at their market share, while multi-strategy hedge funds did well in 2024 – and you can borrow from their playbook.
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China’s Factories Stumbled, And British Home Prices Perked Up
China’s factory sector activity hit the brakes, producing fresh worries for investors, while British home prices perked up more than expected, starting the year on a high note.
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Goldman Sachs Sees Strong Growth In The US, But 2025 Might Not Be The Best Year For Stocks
Goldman Sachs sees strong growth in the US, and that's good news for the global economy, while 2025 might not be the best year for stocks – but there will be opportunities.
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The Global Economy Held Up Impressively Well This Year, And Stocks Rallied Like It Was 2021 Again
The global economy held up impressively well in 2024, despite investors’ worst fears, while stocks rallied this year like it was 2021 all over again.
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Novo Nordisk’s Stock Went On A Crash Diet, And Investors Demonstrated Their Love For Oura
Novo Nordisk’s shares slimmed way down as investors felt disappointed by its latest obesity drug trial, while Oura raised $200 million from investors – proving it’s not just celebrities and executive…
Perplexity’s Latest Funding Round Tripled Its Valuation, And The US Dollar Rose To A Two-Year High
Perplexity’s AI search engine has been growing in popularity, and the startup’s valuation has grown too, while the US dollar hit a two-year high, with interest rates expected to stay lofty for longer…
Honda And Nissan Might Join Forces, And AI Firm Databricks Just Raised $10 Billion
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a mega-merger, while AI firm Databricks landed $10 billion in new funding – the latest flex for private markets.
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Bank Of America’s Latest Survey Warned About Stocks, And UK Wage Growth Outpaced Expectations
Bank of America’s latest survey just sent up a warning flare about stocks, while UK wage growth outpaced expectations, slamming the door on a December rate cut.
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Apple Might Be Zhuzhing Up The iPhone, And China Got A Retail Reality Check
Apple’s got plans for some new gadgets to try and boost sales, while China’s retail sales were weak – despite government efforts to inspire shopping sprees.
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BlackRock Thinks Bitcoin Has A Place In Your Portfolio, And The UK’s Latest Data Came In Weaker Than Expected
BlackRock suggested adding a bit of bitcoin to your portfolio, while the UK’s latest data has Brits worried about the possibility of a recession.
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The Nasdaq Charged Up To New Record Highs, And Central Banks In Europe Announced Interest Rate Cuts
The Nasdaq has officially made investors’ nice list, while the European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank took the knife to interest rates again.
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US Inflation Was Exactly As Expected, And London’s IPO Market Has Fallen
US inflation was bang in line with expectations, all but guaranteeing an interest rate cut next week, while London’s stock debut scene has never looked drearier.
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Obscure Wall Street Bonds Have Been Booming, And Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs
Obscure bonds – backed by fast food and pop songs – have been booming, while a long dry spell in Brazil means your coffee might soon cost, ahem, a latte.
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