02-11-2026 | Big deals, tight votes, and rate signals reshape the global business landscape today.

COMPANIES. Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance sweetened its offer to 30 dollars per share in cash and added a 25 cent quarterly ticking fee after December 31, 2026 if the deal does not close. The company also agreed to cover a 2 point 8 billion dollar termination fee tied to Warner’s agreement with Netflix. The move intensifies the takeover battle and pressures shareholders ahead of a scheduled vote. ECONOMY. Fed signals rates may stay on hold. Federal Reserve officials said interest rates could remain unchanged for quite some time. At the same time, the New York Federal Reserve reported rising household credit stress at the end of 2025. Inflation expectations eased, but delinquency trends increased. The data keeps markets focused on the path of monetary policy in the United States. POLITICS. House rejects tariff shield. The House voted 217 to 214 against a measure that would have blocked challenges to President Trump’s tariffs until July 31. The narrow vote keeps a legislative path open to contest trade actions. INTERNATIONAL. European Union clears 32 billion dollar Google deal. The European Commission approved Alphabet’s acquisition of Wiz valued at 32 billion dollars, removing a major regulatory hurdle for Google’s largest purchase ever.