Market News
- Stablecoins Pose Risks Under Stress: MIT's Neha Narulaon February 17, 2026 at 8:16 pm
As GENIUS-compliant stablecoins scale into mainstream use, a new MIT paper evaluates the financial, technological, and regulatory risks that may arise. One of the paper's authors, Neha Narula, says not all blockchains are created equal. She speaks with Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Wall Street Wants to Bring Election Bets Into Brokerage Accountsby Isabelle Lee, Denitsa Tsekova on February 17, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Roundhill Investments has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to launch six ETFs that would let investors wager on US election outcomes through standard brokerage accounts — the most ambitious attempt yet to bring prediction markets into mainstream finance.
- Bank of Ireland to Pull Back From US Leveraged Finance Marketby Aaron Weinman, Jennifer Duggan on February 17, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Bank of Ireland Group Plc is withdrawing from the US market for leveraged acquisition financings as private credit has started to chip away at fees historically collected by traditional banks.
- Robinhood’s $1 Billion Fund Pitches Pre-IPO Stock as Next Crazeby Natalia Kniazhevich, Anthony Hughes on February 17, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Robinhood Markets Inc. is seeking to raise $1 billion in an initial public offering of a closed-end fund designed to give US retail investors access to private companies, as the brokerage associated with meme stocks chases the latest frenzy.
- NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel Work to Restart Next Week If Funds Restored
Construction work on a $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River will restart as soon as next […]
- Blackstone’s Liftoff Said to Weigh IPO Refile as Soon as Tuesday
Liftoff Mobile Inc. is considering submitting a new IPO filing as soon as Tuesday, according to […]
- Cathie Wood’s ARKK Takes Fresh Hit After Falling 50% Since Covid
Years after Cathie Wood became the face of pandemic-era investing euphoria, her flagship fund is […]
- Warner, Paramount Spark Streaming Bidding War | Open Interest 2/17/2026
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open […]
- S&P 500 Erases Nearly 1% Drop Amid AI Volatility: Markets Wrap
Traders struggling to assess the outlook for artificial intelligence sent Wall Street to another […]
- Oil Falls After Iran Signals Progress in Nuclear Talks With US
Oil edged lower on signs that the US and Iran have made progress in nuclear talks, eroding a risk […]
- Copper Slides in Thin Trading as Global Metal Stockpiles Rise
Copper declined in thin trading on the London Metal Exchange as rising stockpiles of the red metal […]
- US Treasuries Slip as Rally Loses Steam on Steady Labor Data
Treasuries edged lower, suggesting a recent rally is running out of steam as investors weigh […]
political news
- Blue Origin Focused on 'Lunar Permanence' Says CEO Limpon February 17, 2026 at 8:25 pm
David Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, says that the company is focused 'lunar permanence,' aiming to send people to the moon and keep them there for a prolonged period of time. Speaking to Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit, Limp breaks down the technological advancements necessary to reach that goal and sheds light on Blue Origin's relationship with NASA and the US government. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Wall Street Wants to Bring Election Bets Into Brokerage Accountsby Isabelle Lee, Denitsa Tsekova on February 17, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Roundhill Investments has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to launch six ETFs that would let investors wager on US election outcomes through standard brokerage accounts — the most ambitious attempt yet to bring prediction markets into mainstream finance.
- US, Iran Hail Progress in Nuclear Talks After Trump Threatson February 17, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute, says despite positive talks in Geneva, Iran and the United States remain 'dug in' on positions around nuclear capabilities. However, Iran's willingness to come to the table could complicate President Trump's relationship with his base if he does decide to strike Iran. Farkas also discussed the talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that Russia will continue to disappoint at the negotiating table. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Peru’s Congress Removes President Jerí After Four Months in Officeby Marcelo Rochabrun, Matthew Bristow on February 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Peru’s President José Jerí was ousted by congress after just four months in office, as lawmakers forced him out for failing to declare meetings with Chinese businessmen and for allegedly hiring unqualified young women to work with him.
- Ex-Bondi Aide Says MAGA Prosecutor Pitch Got About 1,000 Resumesby Mikella Schuettler on February 17, 2026 at 7:19 pm
A former top Justice Department official said his social media call encouraging lawyers who “support President Trump” to apply for federal prosecutor jobs drew a big response.
- Macron Hails India Ties as He Pushes Fighter Jet Deal With Modi
French President Emmanuel Macron pushed for closer economic ties with India to protect against […]
- US, Iran Hail Progress in Nuclear Talks After Trump Threats
The US and Iran made progress in nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Tehran’s negotiators […]
- Farage Reveals Robert Jenrick as Reform UK’s Chancellor Pick
Nigel Farage said Robert Jenrick is Reform UK’s pick for Chancellor of the Exchequer should his […]
- Starmer’s New Homes Goal Is Unravelling as Housebuilding Slumps
Housebuilding in England is on track to fall to its lowest level in more than a decade, pushing […]
- Violencia y narcotráfico amenazan elecciones presidenciales en Colombia
EE.UU. exige capturar y extraditar a los jefes de la guerra, lo que amenaza con desatar más […]
Wealth
- Mamdani Plans to Hike NYC Property Tax to Fill Budget Holeby Laura Nahmias on February 17, 2026 at 5:19 pm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing raising New York City’s property taxes for the first time in more than two decades and is looking to raid the city’s reserve funds to fill a roughly $5 billion budget gap.
- Billionaire Ed Roski Nixes Sale of Texas Warehouse for ICE Jailby Sophie Alexander on February 17, 2026 at 4:02 pm
Billionaire Edward Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty Co. said Monday it won’t sell a warehouse near Dallas to the Department of Homeland Security, which planned to turn it into an immigration mega-jail.
- Family Offices Pocket Big Stock Gains From Riding Metals Boomby Benjamin Stupples, Devon Pendleton on February 17, 2026 at 3:48 pm
Investment firms for the world’s ultra-rich cut allocations to gold, silver and copper stocks, pocketing gains from one of the hottest trends that has pushed metals prices to record highs.
- US Homebuilder Sentiment Dips to Five-Month Low on Affordabilityby Michael Sasso on February 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm
US homebuilders’ confidence slipped again this month, bogged down by persistent worries over affordability and high construction costs.
- Britain Is No Country for Young Men (or Women)by John Stepek on February 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Rising employment costs have sent youth unemployment to a decade high.
Tech & Innovation
- Stripe’s Bridge Joins Crypto Firms Securing Nod for Bank Charterby Emily Mason on February 17, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Stripe Inc.’s stablecoin arm Bridge received conditional approval from a US regulator to become a national trust bank, the latest in a string of firms getting the green light to offer banking services tied to digital assets.
- Blockchain Can Mitigate Counterparty Risk: DTCC CEOon February 17, 2026 at 8:02 pm
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plays a major role in the plumbing of the US financial system as the central clearing and settlement hub for equities and fixed-income products. In December, the SEC granted permission to allow the firm to custody and recognize tokenized equities and other real-world assets on-chain. The move gives the DTCC the ability to offer tokenization services on pre-approved blockchains for three years. Frank La Salla, president and CEO of DTCC, joins Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto" to discuss tokenization. The firm’s ultimate aspiration is to add its entire depository, which represents $100 trillion in securities, to the blockchain, a move that would require further action from the SEC. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Nuclear Fusion Startup Claims Major Advance in New Zealand Trialby Ainsley Thomson on February 17, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Founder Ratu Mataira is convinced OpenStar can outpace rivals with its cheaper reactor design.
- Blue Origin Likely Go Back Into Tourism: CEOon February 17, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says the company is likely to get back into the space tourism business, but he’s focused on getting back to the moon for now. He speaks to Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern at the Defense Tech Summit.
- Robinhood’s $1 Billion Fund Pitches Pre-IPO Stock as Next Crazeby Natalia Kniazhevich, Anthony Hughes on February 17, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Robinhood Markets Inc. is seeking to raise $1 billion in an initial public offering of a closed-end fund designed to give US retail investors access to private companies, as the brokerage associated with meme stocks chases the latest frenzy.
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