HALISTER1: U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Fed Funds Rate Decision Due in 5 Minutes

U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Fed Funds Rate Decision Due in 5 Minutes

(Bloomberg) -- Following are forecasts for today’s U.S. economic releases as compiled by Bloomberg News:
  • FOMC Rate - Upper 1; range 0.75 to 1 (82 estimates)
  • FOMC Rate Lower 0.75; range 0.50 to 0.75 (82 estimates)
    • "Markets are expressing a near 100% probability of a move, so the rate hike will not be the major focal point of the meeting. Instead, analysts will watch for indications that a more confident Fed is shifting into a faster pace of tightening -- supported by a firmer economic view and less constrained by the lower bound for interest rates": Bloomberg Intelligence
    • In December, the Fed tightened for the first time in a year
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HALISTER1: Puente Sees Bank Shares, Irsa Among Top Equity Picks

Puente Sees Bank Shares, Irsa Among Top Equity Picks

(Bloomberg) -- Puente head of strategy Ezequiel Zambaglione says in Buenos Aires at conference.
  • Southern Trust sees Sante Fe USD bond as top provincial credit in argentina
  • Southern Trust portfolio manager Gaston Moltrasio says in Buenos Aires at same conference
  • Moltrasio recommends short-term provincial notes, 2021 Botes

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HALISTER: Volcan Plans to Buy Up to GBP2B Stake in Anglo American

Volcan Plans to Buy Up to GBP2B Stake in Anglo American

(Bloomberg) -- Volcan, the wholly owned holding company owned by the Agarwal family, intends to make an investment in Anglo American shares of up to GPB2bn, according to a statement on Wednesday.
  • Purchase is a personal investment on behalf of a family trust
  • Volcan intends to finance the investment by selling a mandatory exchangeable bond secured by Anglo shares
  • Mandatory bond will be issued on or around April 11
  • JPMorgan is the sole bookrunner of the exchangeable bond

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Tickers
AAL LN (Anglo American PLC)
0286882D BM (Volcan Investments Ltd)

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HALISTER: Liberty Global, Vodafone Seen Mulling U.K. Tie Up: The Register

Liberty Global, Vodafone Seen Mulling U.K. Tie Up: The Register

(Bloomberg) -- Executives from Liberty Global and Vodafone are holding discussions at Vodafone’s Newbury headquarters, The Register reports, citing multiple unidentified sources.
  • A deal similar to the pair’s alliance in Netherlands could be reached in U.K.
  • Another possibility is Vodafone may decide to sell U.K. operations to Liberty and Liberty may sell German unit to Vodafone, the report says, citing one unidentified person familiar
  • NOTE: Jan. 12, Vodafone/Liberty Global U.K. Deal Push Increasing: DealReporter

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Tickers
LBTYA US (Liberty Global PLC)
VOD LN (Vodafone Group PLC)

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HALISTER1: fastFT: UK steps up anti-money laundering crackdown with new watchdog on.ft.com/2nF3poa

fastFT: UK steps up anti-money laundering crackdown with new watchdog on.ft.com/2nF3poa

UK steps up anti-money laundering crackdown with new watchdog on.ft.com/2nF3poa
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