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IHC raises stake in Invictus to 40% in $114m deal
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company bought 196 million shares, taking its Invictus stake to about 40% in a Dh420m ($114.4m) purchase as it expands into commodities, logistics and global trade; Invictus reported 1H25 EBITDA growth and rising revenue, and IHC said the move supports building positions in economic infrastructure worldwide.
Global rate‑cut momentum in rich countries is fading
Analysts say the late‑2025 easing cycle among advanced economies is weakening, with central banks—including the ECB and several European peers—likely to hold rates steady while the BOJ may hike; Bloomberg Economics’ indicators point to hawkish momentum into December meetings.
US-Mexico-Canada trade review: inflation politics may temper Trump’s threats
POLITICO reports that as President Trump floats withdrawing from parts of the USMCA, officials in Canada and Mexico expect negotiation risks but believe price and inflation concerns may limit extreme tariff actions; legal and congressional constraints could also shape outcomes.
Euronews midday bulletin flags business headlines across Europe
Euronews’ December 14 video roundup highlights top business and world stories for the day, compiling market and corporate developments affecting European audiences in its morning and midday broadcasts.
Euronews video bulletin repeats global business updates
A separate Euronews midday video and site post provides a concise news compilation covering business, politics and market events—useful for quick catch‑ups on developments across Europe and beyond.
IHC’s strategic capital plan signals major outbound investment push
IHC’s CEO told The National the group plans up to $24 billion of investments over the next nine months and may divest two to three companies while reconfiguring its portfolio—context for the Invictus transaction and wider Abu Dhabi capital deployment.
Central banks’ December decisions to shape market direction
Market watchers expect key central banks this week (ECB, BOJ, BOE, Bank of Thailand, Bank Indonesia) to either pause or, in Japan’s case, potentially tighten policy—decisions that will influence global rates, FX and risk appetite.
Trade politics push Canada and Mexico closer together as hedge
POLITICO notes Canada and Mexico are exploring deeper bilateral cooperation as insurance against US policy unpredictability, while both still prefer maintaining the trilateral USMCA framework where possible.
Observers flag limits on US presidential tariff powers
POLITICO highlights that a pending Supreme Court case over presidential emergency tariff authority could determine how much unilateral tariff action a US president can lawfully take, an issue central to current trade-threat discussions.
Invictus expands global footprint amid strong H1 performance
Invictus operates in 65 countries and entered 10 new markets in H1 2025; more than 60% of its assets are overseas, with significant exposure in the US and India, underpinning IHC’s confidence in its growth trajectory.