U.S. equity funds continued their strong momentum, drawing $4.36 billion in the week to November 19 — nearly 4× higher than the prior week’s $965 million, according to LSEG Lipper. Investors are leaning into U.S. stocks despite stretched tech valuations, supported by a robust Q3 earnings season and positive macro signals. Data from 473 S&P...
Crypto markets have surged under the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance — but the sharp pullback this week (Bitcoin < $90,000, wiping out $1.2T in 6 weeks) has revived concerns about spillover risks into traditional finance. Despite reaching $3.2T in total value and $197B/day in trading volume, crypto remains small relative to global markets — yet...
The AI boom is creating powerful momentum for tech M&A — but also stacking new risks across U.S. financial markets, warned executives from Lazard and Citadel at Reuters Momentum AI 2025 in New York. Lazard MD Matthew Danzig said AI is now the “number one topic” for investors and CEOs, driving companies to pay steep...
U.S. equity funds recorded their fifth straight week of inflows, with investors pouring $4.36 billion into the market through November 19 — nearly four times higher than the previous week’s $965 million, according to LSEG Lipper. The enthusiasm reflects strong conviction in U.S. corporate performance. Data from 473 S&P 500 companies showed third-quarter profits up...
China’s private REIT market is becoming a rare bright spot for cash-strapped developers — with a record $12B fundraising pipeline in 2025 as investors chase higher yields. Launched in 2023 and open only to professional investors, private REITs offer faster approvals, looser requirements, and access to assets not allowed in public REITs — such as...
China’s private REIT market is becoming a rare bright spot for cash-strapped developers — with a record $12B fundraising pipeline in 2025 as investors chase higher yields. Launched in 2023 and open only to professional investors, private REITs offer faster approvals, looser requirements, and access to assets not allowed in public REITs — such as...