After a week of sharp outflows, U.S. equity funds saw renewed investor demand through October 15, signaling a rebound in risk appetite amid Federal Reserve rate-cut optimism and strong Q3 corporate earnings. 💵 Key Flow Highlights: 📊 Earnings-Driven Optimism:Stronger-than-expected results from Morgan Stanley (MS) and Bank of America (BAC) reinforced investor confidence despite trade tariff...
Stablecoin issuer Figure Technologies has increased both the size and price range of its IPO, now targeting $20–$22 per share and 31.5 million shares, potentially raising $693 million and valuing the company at $4.66 billion. Trading is set to begin on Nasdaq under the symbol FIGR this Thursday. Co-founded in 2018 by tech entrepreneur Mike...
As part of an official state visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said to Algeria, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and Algeria’s Ministry of Finance have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a strategic investment fund valued at OMR 115 million (approximately USD 298.79 million).According to OIA, the fund will target key sectors...
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have jolted markets, but dealmakers are finding ingenious ways to keep M&A moving — even if it means rewriting the playbook.🔹 Silver Lake’s $4.46B Altera Deal with Intel now includes deferred payments:$1B postponed (half due end-2025, half by 2027).Clever structure boosts IRR without cutting Intel’s proceeds.If market (SOX index) recovers, part of...
Trump’s aggressive tariffs — including a stunning 104% duty on Chinese goods — have triggered market dislocation. But what’s more alarming is the erosion of faith in traditional safe havens. Familiar sanctuaries are no longer safe.1. Dollar DethronedOnce the king of currencies, the USD has lost its shine:Down 5% YTD, despite rising yields.State Street’s Michael...
FX options trading is booming as investors hedge against tariff uncertainties. With new reciprocal tariffs expected on April 2, demand for FX options—contracts allowing investors to buy/sell currencies at preset rates—has surged.📈 Key Trends & Market Moves:✅ Volatility Drop: Lower FX volatility has reduced option costs by 16%-17% (EUR/USD & USD/CAD).✅ Soaring Volumes: OTC EUR/USD...