Ben Carter

Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.

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Dec 22, 2025

Policy

Shutdown-Delayed Data Tests Soft-Landing Outlook Ahead of 2026

Late GDP and factory data force markets to weigh cooling hiring against steady growth and easing inflation.

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Dec 22, 2025

Markets

Thin Holiday Liquidity Puts AI Megacaps Back in Control

Futures ticked higher as cooler inflation revived 2026 easing bets, lifting tech while breadth stays fragile.

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Dec 22, 2025

Economy

Treasury Yields Edge Higher Ahead of Heavy Pre-Christmas Auctions

Thin holiday liquidity spotlights $183 billion of 2-, 5- and 7-year supply and the delayed Q3 GDP read.

2 min read

Dec 22, 2025

Daily

Holiday Liquidity Puts AI Megacaps, Treasuries in Focus

Thin holiday trading amplifies megacap moves as delayed data and key Treasury auctions steer yields.

5 min read

Dec 21, 2025

Daily

Europe’s Record Run, Fed Cut Bets Intensify

European stocks hit records as cooling inflation, wary consumers and U.S. policy signals reshape year-end positioning.

5 min read

Dec 19, 2025

Nvidia

Nvidia: The anatomy of a once-in-a-generation company

Nvidia — Q3 FY2026 highlights * Nvidia’s stock has risen nearly nine-fold since early 2023, reflecting investor confidence in its AI-chip-driven growth. * In Q3 FY2026, Nvidia

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Dec 19, 2025

geopolitics

BOJ Raises Rate to 0.75% as 10-Year JGB Tops 2%

The BOJ’s 25-bp hike pushed yields and weakened the yen, highlighting normalization amid fragile growth.

2 min read

Dec 19, 2025

Economy

Jobless Claims Fall, but Continuing Claims Signal Labor Strain

Initial claims dropped to 224,000, yet rising continuing claims and 4.6% unemployment could sway Fed easing.

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Dec 19, 2025

Markets

Cool CPI and Micron Guidance Lift Nasdaq, End S&P Slide

Stocks climbed as CPI undershot estimates, yields fell, and Micron reignited AI-chip optimism despite data caveats.

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Dec 19, 2025

Daily

Cool CPI, AI Chips Lift Nasdaq; BOJ Tightens

Stocks rallied on cooler CPI and Micron optimism as claims mixed and BOJ hikes lifted yields.

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