The global semiconductor industry is in the midst of an intense competition, with nations around the world ramping up investments to secure a dominant position in this critical sector. In this landscape, Shanghai has taken a significant step by doubling its local domestic chip investment fund. The latest funding round, amounting to approximately CNY14.5 billion […]

In a groundbreaking shift in the cryptocurrency investment landscape, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially overtaken Grayscale Investments as the leading manager of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With its spot bitcoin (IBIT) and ether (ETHA) ETFs, BlackRock now holds an impressive $21.22 billion in assets under management (AUM), surpassing Grayscale’s combined $21.20 billion […]

South Korea took a bold step toward reinforcing its position as a global research and development (R&D) hub. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) announced the launch of the “Korea-Global Innovation Investment Alliance,” a groundbreaking initiative designed to attract and support R&D investments by multinational companies. This strategic alliance is expected to significantly […]

In a week marked by the release of encouraging economic data, U.S. corporate bond spreads have shown signs of recovery, offering a glimmer of hope for investors. The narrowing of these spreads, particularly in both investment-grade and junk bonds, reflects renewed confidence in the economic outlook and the potential for a more accommodative monetary policy […]

In a move that signals its continued expansion in global markets, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, is reportedly in discussions to acquire Odeabank, a prominent Turkish lender. The negotiations, which have been underway for several months, could mark a significant investment by the UAE-based fund in Turkey’s financial sector. However, the final decision on […]

In a striking shift of market sentiment, investors significantly reduced their exposure to equities in August, opting to increase their cash holdings as concerns over global economic stability intensified. According to the latest Bank of America (BofA) survey of fund managers, the proportion of investors who reported being overweight in stocks plummeted to 31%, a […]

In a volatile trading session on Monday, the Adani Group witnessed a dramatic drop in market capitalization, shedding up to $13.4 billion in value, only to claw back much of the losses by the end of the day. The turbulence was triggered by fresh allegations from Hindenburg Research, accusing the head of India’s market regulator, […]

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through India’s financial and political landscape, U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has accused Madhabi Puri Buch, the head of India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), of holding investments in offshore funds linked to the Adani Group. The allegation, which surfaced on […]

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has continued to demonstrate resilience, with the total deal value exceeding $1 trillion in the first half of 2024, even as the number of transactions has dropped. Meanwhile, initial public offerings (IPOs) have experienced a slowdown, reflecting broader market uncertainties. The global M&A landscape has shown a remarkable capacity […]

The global financial markets are in a state of turmoil as investors grapple with growing concerns about a potential recession in the United States. On Monday, Wall Street experienced significant losses, and Tokyo faced its worst trading day in 13 years. Panic spread across trading floors globally, triggering a broad sell-off in equity markets from […]