Bloomberg The six biggest Wall Street banks are expected to slash their corporate bond issuance in 2023 for a second year in a row, offering a bright spot for investors nursing record losses from the debt last year. The biggest US banks could sell a total of $20 billion to $25 billion across currencies this month after they post earnings, ...

  Bloomberg European stocks advanced and Wall Street futures were steady as traders braced for a report that may show US inflation is cooling, reducing pressure for aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The benchmark European stocks gauge advanced 0.5%, boosted by a second day of gains for real estate stocks amid hopes of an easier outlook for rates. ...

  Bloomberg South Korea plans to significantly extend onshore trading hours for the won next year in an effort to improve access for foreign investors. The government will work to allow dollar-won spot trading until 2 am as early as the second half of 2024, versus the current close of 3:30 pm, Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said during a press ...