U.S.-based private equity giant Apollo Global Management is in discussions to invest in Atlético Madrid, potentially acquiring a stake in Atlético Holdco, the entity that owns a majority share of the Spanish La Liga club, sources told Reuters.📌 Key Highlights:Talks initially focused on financing Atlético’s €800 million ($929 million) sport and leisure project surrounding the...
INVESTORS HEDGE AGAINST FED CHAIR RISK AMID TRUMP PRESSURE
Markets are adjusting to a growing political risk premium as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s resignation, fueling investor concern over the central bank’s independence and its implications for inflation, interest rates, and asset pricing.📉 Key Market Implications:Treasury 30-year yields spiked above 5% for the first time since...
Trump’s New Tariff Threats Rekindle Global Market Concerns
Global investors were jolted over the weekend as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, effective August 1, marking a renewed escalation in global trade tensions.📉 Markets React Cautiously:The S&P 500 ended the week down just 0.3%, holding near record highs.The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 1% on Friday,...
U.S. Investors Retreat from ESG Shareholder Resolutions Amid Politica
Support for shareholder proposals focused on climat in thedropp,M dat16% — half the level of three years ago.📉 Key Drivers Behind the Shift:Political headwinds: Growing resistance to ESG from President Trump and Republican lawmakers.Corporate action: Many companies have already adopted reforms, closing disclosure gaps that activists previously targeted.Risk aversion: Large investors are increasingly cautious about...
U.S. Covered Call Funds See Record Inflows as Investors Seek Yield and Stability
U.S. covered call funds have experienced record inflows this year, with investors increasingly turning to these funds for higher returns and protection from ongoing market volatility, fueled by tariff risks and geopolitical tensions.According to Morningstar data, U.S. derivative income funds, primarily built on covered call strategies, attracted a record $31.5 billion in the first half...
Record Inflows into U.S. Covered Call Funds as Investors Seek Yield and Stability
U.S. covered call funds are seeing record inflows in 2025 as investors seek a consistent income stream and protection from market volatility. With tariff risks and geopolitical tensions continuing to cloud the markets, covered call funds are offering a strong alternative to traditional equity and bond investments.According to Morningstar data, U.S. derivative income funds, which...