Refinitiv's IFR reports ANTHROPIC will launch a Nasdaq IPO roadshow on Tuesday morning.

European Investment Bank president Nadia Calvino said on Monday that recent US market turbulence is driving capital into Europe and she expects the trend to continue. Demand for EIB bond issuance is very strong and she expects it to persist into January. She warned that current financial-market volatility makes it vital to keep Europe a safe haven, said Lagarde’s successor is expected to continue her policies and approach, and stressed preserving ECB decision-making independence is crucial.

German Chancellor Merz told European Council President Costa Germany will back the EU’s next seven-year budget only if all member states share the fiscal burden of aid to Ukraine. He said bilateral aid is uneven and a small number of countries currently shoulder most costs; members must fairly cover a €70 bln (~$78.4 bln) funding gap for Ukraine next year. EU leaders meet in Dublin on Thursday and Friday to discuss Ukraine financing and the EU budget. The EU previously agreed a €90 bln loan to Ukraine, but the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia chose not to participate in that loan arrangement.