U.S. investors are on the brink of gaining far broader access to crypto, private credit, and private equity, as policymakers push to “democratize” alternative assets. The shift is being driven by the Trump administration and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are accelerating approvals for new ETFs, interval funds, and retirement-linked products. The opportunity...
Gold has surged past $4,500 per ounce, hitting a fresh record as expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to drive demand for safe-haven assets. Prices are up over 70% year-to-date, marking the strongest annual performance since 1979. How Investors Buy Gold 1. Spot MarketLarge institutions typically buy gold directly from...
India’s government bond market is set for a sustained year-end rally after the Reserve Bank of India announced a sizable liquidity injection, easing funding conditions and anchoring yields lower through the end of the fiscal year. What the RBI Announced The RBI will inject up to ₹2.90 trillion ($32.3 billion) over four weeks starting December...
Retail investors are set to wield greater influence over U.S. equity markets after a record-breaking year of inflows, cementing their role as a structural force rather than a temporary phenomenon. According to analysts at J.P. Morgan, retail inflows into U.S. stocks in 2025 have surged 53% year-on-year, reaching levels 14% above the peak of the...
Despite strengthening its financing, Paramount Skydance has yet to convince at least one major shareholder that its bid for Warner Bros Discovery is compelling enough. Harris Oakmark — Warner Bros’ fifth-largest shareholder (~4%) — says Paramount’s amended $108.4bn offer is “necessary, but not sufficient”, signaling it would hold out for better economics before backing a...
BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak for approximately $6 billion, valuing the lubricants business at $10.1 billion. The transaction is a cornerstone of BP’s $20 billion divestment plan, aimed at: BP will retain a 35% minority stake in a new joint venture, with an option...