Global Market: European shares steady as investors track deal activity; easyJet jumps on takeover proposal

European shares held steady as dealmaking took center stage, with a potential takeover of easyJet by Castlelake boosting travel stocks. Declining oil prices also supported sentiment, though geopolitical tensions remain a concern. Ferrari’s new manual gearbox sports car launch pleased enthusiasts, while Thales’ drone acquisition plans were noted. Investors are cautiously weighing corporate news against…

Global Market: Bank of England weighs leverage rule changes to boost gilt demand

Britain’s government bond market could see a significant boost and borrowing costs slashed by over £1 billion annually if the Bank of England eases bank leverage rules. Major lenders are pushing for exemptions on government bonds, estimating substantial increases in gilt demand. However, former regulators warn this could weaken financial safeguards, prompting the central bank…