In an unprecedented surge, the U.S. corporate bond markets are witnessing a remarkable boom as companies have successfully sold a record-breaking $150 billion worth of debt since the beginning of this month, marking the most active start to the year in over 30 years. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group reveals that investment-grade groups […]

In a historic move, US regulators have granted approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in Bitcoin, marking a significant milestone for the approximately $1.7 trillion digital asset sector. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to funds managed by industry giants BlackRock, Invesco, and Fidelity, as well as smaller […]

Global oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s decision to slash its official selling price for oil exports in February. The move, aimed at maintaining competitiveness in the market, overshadowed heightened tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, witnessed a 3.9% drop, settling at $75.70 a barrel, […]

Private investors in the UK are on track to make the largest withdrawal from London-listed equities in over two decades by the close of 2023. The escalating cost of living crisis is intensifying this trend, contributing to a significant flight from the local market. According to the latest data from the Investment Association, British retail […]

In a notable development on Wednesday, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline as investors carefully deliberated the prospective landscape of monetary policy and financial markets for the upcoming year. The 10-year Treasury yield exhibited a substantial drop of nearly 10 basis points, settling at 3.789%, while the 2-year Treasury yield saw a modest decrease of […]

Bitcoin faced a modest retreat as traders evaluated potential reactions in the cryptocurrency markets following expectations of regulatory approval for the first US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly investing in the token. As of Wednesday in Singapore, the leading digital asset experienced a 2.4% decline over the past 24 hours, settling at $42,400. Despite this, Bitcoin […]

In a strategic move to bolster its renewable energy ambitions, billionaire Gautam Adani and his family have announced a substantial $1 billion investment in Adani Green Energy Ltd., according to sources familiar with the matter. The conglomerate, facing upcoming bond maturities in the coming year, is swiftly taking steps to meet its ambitious green targets. […]

In a surge of optimism, Japan’s Nikkei index reached its highest point in a month on Wednesday, climbing 1.75% to 33,799.41 during the mid-day session. This notable upswing, marking its peak since November 20, was fueled by diminishing caution surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance. Market analysts pointed to the absence of any […]

On Friday, European bonds experienced a significant rally, driving yields to their lowest point in nine months. Investors, seemingly unswayed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) assurances that interest rate cuts were not on the horizon, instead focused on worrisome signs of a slowing economy. The yields on 10-year German Bunds, considered the benchmark for […]

In a strategic move set to take effect on January 29th, 2024, Google is implementing a revamped policy that allows certified advertisers to showcase their financial products. This pivotal shift in approach signals a departure from Google’s previous stringent stance on cryptocurrency advertising, where most crypto products and unregulated decentralized applications (dApps) were prohibited. Over […]