Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is poised to inject $1 billion into the retail division of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate, valuing the retail unit at an impressive $100 billion. This move underscores the increasing engagement of Gulf investors in India’s rapidly expanding economy. Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, a subsidiary of […]

US stocks experienced a downturn on Tuesday, largely driven by a slump in the banking sector, as investors considered recent ratings downgrades and looked ahead to the forthcoming Jackson Hole economic conference. The S&P 500, a key measure of Wall Street’s performance, concluded the day with a 0.3% decline, primarily influenced by a drop in […]

In response to mounting anxieties among investors regarding prolonged inflation and elevated interest rates, mortgage rates experienced a sharp increase on Monday, fueled by a surge in bond yields. According to data from Mortgage News Daily, the average rate for the widely favored 30-year fixed mortgage soared to 7.48%, marking its most elevated level since […]

In a significant move indicating a shift in economic strategy, Turkey has embarked on the initial stages of dismantling a $125 billion program designed to shield savers from the impact of lira depreciation. This change marks the latest departure from the unconventional economic policies that had negatively affected the nation’s financial health, attributed to President […]

In a move that reverberates across the cryptocurrency landscape, Binance has announced the imminent shutdown of its buy-and-sell service, Binance Connect, previously known as Bifinity. This decision comes merely a year after its inception, showcasing the dynamic nature of the crypto industry. The closure is scheduled for August 16, marking a strategic shift by the […]

Switzerland’s banking giant, UBS, has taken a significant step to resolve a longstanding legal battle, agreeing to pay a substantial $1.4 billion settlement in connection with alleged misrepresentation of bonds backed by mortgages. The bonds, sold in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, have been at the center of a comprehensive investigation […]

Buenos Aires, August 14, 2023 – Argentina’s currency and stock markets experienced mounting pressure as an unexpected turn of events unfolded in the country’s primary election. A far-right libertarian candidate, advocating for the abolition of the central bank and the implementation of a dollarized economy, emerged victorious, sending shockwaves through financial markets. Javier Milei, an […]

The State Council of China has recently released a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at enhancing the country’s foreign investment landscape and attracting greater overseas capital. These guidelines, comprising 24 distinct points, were introduced on Sunday as part of China’s ongoing efforts to optimize its investment environment and stimulate economic growth. According to the official […]

PayPal is taking a significant step into the realm of cryptocurrencies by introducing a stablecoin, marking a notable move among major financial institutions. This initiative occurs amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny of digital assets by US authorities. The company, headquartered in San Jose, announced the introduction of PayPal USD, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. […]

Bank stocks took a significant hit in the US market on Tuesday as credit rating agency Moody’s slashed the credit ratings of 10 midsized US banks overnight. This move comes as Moody’s cites potential declines in deposits and weaker profitability among the reasons for the downgrade. The downgrade announcement has reignited concerns among investors about […]