Moody’s says the banking system, private credit markets are sound despite worries over bad loans

Despite worries over bad loans at midsize U.S. banks, there’s little evidence of a systemic problem, according to a senior analyst at Moody’s Ratings. Marc Pinto, the agency’s head of global private credit, acknowledged in a interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that there are concerns over loose lending standards and some slack in the conditions…

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Former Trump official John Bolton pleads not guilty to criminal charges

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, to surrender and face an initial appearance on charges of mishandled classified information, in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S., October 17, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters John Bolton, President Donald Trump‘s former national security advisor, pleaded not guilty Friday…

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State Department: Hamas planning 'imminent ceasefire violation'

US-designated terrorist group Hamas is planning an “imminent” attack on Palestinians in Gaza, the State Department said Saturday, potentially violating the terms of its peace deal with Israel, about a week later. treaty agreement, Department officials said, “This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would be a direct and serious violation of the ceasefire agreement and…

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