Asian markets hesitant as investors wary over US-China trade tensions
Asian markets without hesitation as investors are careful due to US-Chinese trade tensions
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Bitcoin, not Big Tech, is the Market’s Biggest Story, Michael Saylor Says
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Strategy’s stock and treasury moves have grabbed fresh attention after the company’s executive chairman compared the firm’s returns to those of the so-called Magnificent 7 tech giants. Short and blunt: Strategy has leaned hard into Bitcoin, and recent numbers make a striking … Read more
Harmonised Solutions Connect Exporters and Importers in Volatile Markets
Different financing objectives, geopolitical risks and interest rate changes as well as currency fluctuations often create obstacles that can endanger the completion of an agreement. However, with the right banking partner, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities. Raiffeisen Bank International experts discuss how these needs can be met, using a real world scenario. Please … Read more
Corporate Loan Markets In US, Europe Rebound After April Plunge
After a net slowdown due to Trump’s tariff announcement, business loans activity is reproduced, driven by better pricing and the appetite of investors, although the concerns of credit quality are still looming. The issue of speculative grade corporate loans in the United States and Europe has dropped in April, but has since recovered somewhat, offering … Read more
Bitcoin Open Interest Approaches Key Breakout Zone Seen In Prior Bull Markets – Details
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Avocado_onchain, Bitcoin (BTC) may be primed for an extended rally. The top cryptocurrency’s open interest in the futures market is approaching historically high levels – a trend seen during previous bull markets. Bitcoin … Read more
Critical Minerals, Critical Moves: Q&A With BMO Capital Markets’ Ilan Bahar
Home Awards Winner badges Critical minerals, Critical movements: Q&R with BMO Capital Markets’ Ilan Bahar Global finance: Metals & Mining has proven to be particularly sensitive to geopolitical changes. How do you guide your customers through this landscape? Ilan Bahar: In the volatile environment they are experiencing today, it is important that our customers focus … Read more
5 Reasons to Invest in Private Markets – Finance Monthly
With private markets, one would expect higher returns on investments compared to more traditional investment methods. Whether you want to diversify, earn solid returns, or align your investments with your personal values, this can help you achieve those goals. Indeed, private markets can include other asset classes than those of public markets. If you’re a … Read more
Volkswagen shares fall as markets struggles to digest unions deal By Reuters
By Ozan Ergenai and Andrei Sichev (Reuters) – Shares in Volkswagen ( ETR: ) fell 3% in early trade on Monday, with analysts citing uncertainty over the automaker’s cost-cutting deal with unions and likely backlash in 2025. Friday’s deal, hailed by unions as a “Christmas miracle,” calls for cutting more than 35,000 jobs and cutting … Read more
African Banking Roundtable: New Focus On Capital Markets
Africa today is the world’s youngest continent, with a growing population and several fast-growing economies, but significant challenges, including the need for regulatory reform in banking and finance. Global Finance recently sat down with representatives of three financial institutions, including two development banks and one commercial bank, to discuss banking and the role it plays … Read more
Qatar Debt Capital Markets Gain Traction
Expanding issuance attracts global investors through a variety of bond structures, sukuk, sustainable finance and favorable regulation. Qatar seeks to become a regional model for high-value financial services and a hub for investment and business. This year has been a watershed so far, as the emirate’s debt capital markets reached around $130 billion, making Qatar … Read more