JP Morgan projects that gold prices will average $5,055 per ounce by Q4 2026, citing a powerful mix of continued central bank accumulation, investor inflows, and global diversification away from the U.S. dollar. “Gold still has higher to go as we enter a Fed cutting cycle,” noted Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Strategy, highlighting...
India’s Infra InvITs Set for ₹26B Debut Bond Issuance
Two major Indian infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) — Oriental Infratrust and IRB InvIT Fund — are gearing up for their first-ever bond issuances, collectively aiming to raise over ₹26 billion ($297 million) between October and November, according to banking sources. 📊 Key Details 🏦 Why It MattersThese issues mark a growing trend of InvITs tapping...
Gold Funds Record Massive $8.7B Weekly Inflow as Prices Hit New Highs
Bank of America Global Research reported that gold funds saw record inflows of $8.7 billion in the week ending Wednesday — the largest weekly inflow ever recorded, according to EPFR data. The surge came as gold prices hit an all-time high of $4,381.21 per ounce on Monday before retreating to around $4,092.60/oz, as traders took...
Global Hedge Fund Assets Surge to Record $5 Trillion
The global hedge fund industry has reached an all-time high of $4.98 trillion in assets under management (AUM), marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth, according to a new report from Hedge Fund Research (HFR). The surge was fueled by nearly $34 billion in fresh inflows during Q3 — the largest quarterly inflow since 2007....
FalconX Expands ETF Ambitions with Acquisition of 21Shares
Crypto trading powerhouse FalconX announced plans to acquire 21Shares, one of the world’s leading crypto investment managers with over $11 billion in AUM, as it strengthens its position in the fast-growing crypto ETF market. The deal follows the U.S. SEC’s recent decision to clear multiple new spot crypto ETFs — including those tied to Solana...
T. Rowe Price Enters the Crypto ETF Arena
Asset management giant T. Rowe Price has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch its first actively managed crypto ETF, marking a major milestone for the $1.77 trillion firm as it expands beyond traditional equities and bonds. The proposed ETF would invest in 5–15 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, aiming...
