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US Private Equity Acquires NHS Properties
- A US private equity firm is set to take over NHS property company Assura, owning over 600 healthcare properties.
- This raises concerns about control of vital public health assets shifting to foreign private hands.
Private Equity Risks in Healthcare Assets
- Private equity's increasing ownership of companies, including in health care, relies heavily on borrowing.
- Rising interest rates could jeopardize their financial health and investment capacity, threatening services.
Tariffs Shake US Bond Market Stability
- Trump's tariffs increased uncertainty in US bonds, causing a sell-off and market volatility.
- This raised questions about the stability and safety of US government debt amid economic policy risks.