With the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement approaching, U.S. investors sharply repositioned their portfolios—moving decisively toward safer assets and stepping back from equities during the week ending December 3. According to LSEG Lipper data, investors poured an impressive $104.75 billion into U.S. money market funds, marking the largest weekly inflow since November 5. Despite expectations of...
Eiffel Investment Group has taken a major step forward in Europe’s clean-energy push, successfully closing €1.2 billion (USD 1.40 billion) for its latest fund, Eiffel Energy Transition III. The new vehicle is designed to rapidly channel capital into renewable infrastructure at a time when the region is intensifying efforts to scale sustainable energy solutions. Chairman...
Berkshire Hathaway has announced a major leadership realignment just weeks before Greg Abel formally succeeds Warren Buffett as CEO on January 1. 🔹 Key Leadership Moves at Berkshire Buffett praised Hamburg’s “priceless integrity and judgment,” while market commentators say Abel is “balancing continuity with modernization” under Buffett’s oversight as Chairman. Berkshire also created a new...
In the week to 3 December, global equity funds saw a strong $7.93 billion in net inflows, reversing $6.41 billion of outflows the previous week, as markets price in an 89.6% probability of a 25 bps Fed rate cut this Wednesday. 🔹 Regional flows 🔹 Sector & asset allocation trends 🔹 Emerging markets Investors are...
Magnum Ice Cream Company made its public debut in Amsterdam with a €7.8 billion ($9.1B) valuation, well below analyst expectations that had ranged from €10–10.8 billion and a potential share price above €20. The stock opened flat around €12.8, pressured by index funds selling following its long-awaited spin-off from Unilever. The world’s largest standalone ice...
Guggenheim Investments — the $357 billion U.S. asset manager — is actively considering opening an office in Saudi Arabia, expanding its Gulf footprint as the region accelerates investment in infrastructure, transportation, and technology. Already present in Dubai and in the process of licensing in Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim views the Gulf as a strategic growth hub....