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Chairman of the Board of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD.O): Shareholder voting will be held in the spring or early summer.On December 17th, James Machett, an analyst at SEI, stated in a report that economic data does not support a change in the European Central Banks (ECB) policy stance. "Given that inflation is near its target level (although still slightly above it) and economic growth remains stable (though not outstanding), we see no reason for the ECB to adjust its policy stance in the near term," Machett said. He noted that after eight consecutive rate cuts between June 2024 and June 2025, the ECB is highly likely to keep rates unchanged this week pending further data. The ECB will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday.On December 17th, Pansen Macro analyst Melanie Debono noted in a report that despite lower-than-expected overall inflation in November, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week. The Eurozones overall inflation rate for November was revised to 2.1%, lower than the initial estimate of 2.2% and market consensus. Debono stated that inflation is expected to rise slightly in December, with year-end inflation exceeding expectations, which could prompt the ECB to raise its inflation forecast for next year. The average inflation rate for 2026 is projected to be 1.9%, higher than the ECBs current forecast. "This should be sufficient to prevent the ECB from further easing monetary policy in the new year, especially given our expected acceleration in GDP growth," Debono said.On December 17th, MUFG analyst Derek Halpenny stated in a report that the pound faces further downside risk due to the Bank of Englands longer rate-cutting cycle compared to most other G-10 central banks. He said that Wednesdays weaker-than-expected UK inflation data should dispel any doubts about a rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday. He anticipates that inflation expectations may decline further in February, at which point the Bank of England may cut rates again. "The market hasnt fully priced in this expectation yet, so we believe theres still room for short-term yields to fall, which will put further downward pressure on the pound."Chairman of the Board of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD.O): We believe any deal will be made.
