Newswire: Feb 6, 2026 6:04 PM EST

Highlights:

• Ventas CEO announces aggressive expansion plans for senior housing, focusing on acquiring large communities in high-demand U.S. markets. Source

• Asset allocators are diversifying away from dollar exposure according to JPMorgan Asset Management and DoubleLine Capital strategists. Source

• European investment-grade bond spreads hit tightest levels since 2007, reflecting entrenched credit market drivers. Source

• $16 billion NY-NJ Hudson Tunnel construction to be halted after Trump administration blocked federal funding. Source

• Municipal bond markets face uncertainty over new Fed chair's potential policy direction on accommodation versus balance sheet reduction. Source

• Westbrook Partners selling Ritz-Carlton properties in New York and Washington as luxury travel demand remains strong. Source

• Emerging market stocks post worst week of 2026, falling from record highs amid global risk-off sentiment across commodities and tech. Source