Financial Markets React to Fed Rate Cut, Puma Takeover Buzz, and Major Tech Partnership
Key TakeawaysThe Federal Reserve initiated its first rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4% to 4.25%, signaling a shift in monetary policy amidst a "challenging situation" of inflation risks and slowing employment.Puma (PUM) shares surged by as much as 16.7% on reports that private equity firm CVC Capital Partners and Authentic Brands Group are preparing a takeover bid for the German sportswear giant, potentially targeting the 29% stake held by the Pinau ...