According to the International Monetary Fund, global growth is set to decelerate modestly over the next two years reflecting structural headwinds despite pockets of resilience. Key Takeaways Global growth projected at ~3.2% in 2025 and ~3.1% in 2026. Advanced economy growth is expected around ~1.5% while emerging markets growth just above ~4%. Implications & Risks Slim margins for error: slow growth limits policy room and increases the importance of non-cyclical investment th

Global hedge funds are making a strong comeback in the Hong Kong equity market, reengaging in local listings at the highest rate since 2021. This signals renewed confidence in Asian capital markets after a period of relative dormancy. Key Takeaways Hedge fund participation in Hong Kong IPOs has risen to ~14% of total flows, approaching 2021 levels. Financial Times The shift comes as firms like Oaktree Capital Management and Millennium Management act as cornerstone investors i

The U.S. regional bank sector is undergoing consolidation as banks seek scale, diversification and resilience in a competitive environment. These strategic moves could reshape regional-banking dynamics and impact commercial banking markets more broadly. (Financial Times) Key Takeaways Fifth Third Bank announced an ~$10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica Incorporated, which would create the ninth-largest U.S. bank by assets if approved. (Financial Times) The merger aims to boos

Commodity markets are showing a bifurcated picture precious metals are hitting new highs amid safe haven demand, while energy commodities like oil are under pressure from global economic concerns and supply dynamics. (ING Think) Key Takeaways Gold and silver have reached record high levels, driven by trade tensions, rate cut expectations and credit quality concerns. (ING Think) Oil futures have declined significantly this year (~19% fall for Brent) amid oversupply worries and

Introduction The global oil market is experiencing significant changes in September 2025 as supply continues to grow while demand shows...

Introduction The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showed that U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 3.9 million barrels...

Introduction Gold and silver prices have experienced significant gains as investors anticipate a potential interest rate cut by the...

Introduction Crude oil prices weakened as global markets reacted to a high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and...

Introduction Oil prices, including Brent and WTI, have maintained recent gains as traders closely watch global supply dynamics and...

Introduction Gold prices remain under pressure, staying below the $3,400 mark, as investors eagerly await insights from Federal Reserve...

Introduction Crude oil prices finished higher this week as a weaker U.S. dollar and a broad stock market rally supported energy demand...

Introduction The energy and utilities sector continues to be a critical part of global markets, driving innovation, sustainability, and...

Introduction The energy and utilities sector continues to show resilience amid global uncertainty.From oil and natural gas fluctuations...

Introduction The United States has issued a warning to India regarding its continued imports of Russian oil, as former President Donald...

Introduction Oil prices slipped in early trading as investors kept a close watch on upcoming US-Russia discussions regarding the Ukraine...

Introduction Gold prices nudged higher as fresh U.S. tariff threats and rising hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut reignited investor...

Introduction Gold prices continued to hold their ground in global markets as a mix of Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and ongoing...

Introduction BP has uncovered its largest oil and gas discovery off the coast of Brazil in a quarter-century. The massive offshore find,...

Introduction Citi analysts have boosted their gold price forecast to $3,500 per ounce over the next three months, driven by mounting...

Introduction Oil futures edged lower following the latest data from the American Petroleum Institute (API), which indicated an unexpected...