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Leveraged Finance Markets Roar Back to Life in 2024

The high-yield bond and leveraged loan markets have experienced a dramatic resurgence in the first half of 2024, with issuance volumes soaring and spreads tightening to 15-year lows. According to Brian Tramontozzi, JP Morgan’s North American head of Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, this rebound is driven by a confluence

Analysts Predict Double-Digit Earnings Growth for S&P 500 in 2024 and 2025, FactSet Reports

Industry analysts are projecting strong earnings growth for the S&P 500 in both 2024 and 2025, with double-digit growth anticipated in both years, according to a note published by FactSet. Analysts collectively predict that the S&P 500 will report year-over-year earnings growth of 11.3% in

China Needs a Stimulus Package to Boost Consumer Confidence, Says LSE Professor

China’s economic recovery continues to face headwinds, leaving many wondering about the best path forward. In a recent interview with CNBC, Keyu Jin, a professor at the London School of Economics, argued that a government stimulus package is crucial to jumpstart the economy and restore consumer confidence. In an

Oil Prices Set to Moderate as OPEC+ Output Cuts Phase Out, Fitch Ratings Says

Oil prices are expected to moderate in the coming months as OPEC+ phases out additional output cuts, according to a new update from Fitch Ratings. While Brent crude oil prices reached USD90 a barrel in April due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, prices have since declined as those

OPEC Abandons $100 Oil Dream as Production Cuts Wind Down, Moody's Analytics Reports

OPEC+ has agreed to wind down voluntary production cuts, signaling a shift in strategy and potentially sending oil prices lower, Moody's Analytics observes in a note published on Thursday. This decision marks a tacit admission by OPEC that its efforts to prop up oil prices have failed to

Global Energy Investment Hits Record High as Clean Energy Takes Center Stage

Global energy investment is set to exceed USD 3 trillion for the first time in 2024, with a significant portion directed towards clean energy technologies and infrastructure, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest World Energy Investment report. This surge in clean energy investment, fueled by a

Global Manufacturing Growth Gains Momentum in May

The global manufacturing sector continued its recovery in May, with output and new orders expanding at a faster pace, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI released on Monday. The PMI, a composite index tracking manufacturing activity across major economies, rose to a 22-month high of 50.

US Commercial Real Estate Faces Repricing Risk as Debt Maturities Loom

The US commercial real estate (CRE) market is navigating a challenging landscape, with rising vacancy rates, declining valuations, and a looming maturity wall threatening to further weaken the sector, according to a note published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Thursday. The note highlights the potential for
US Commercial Real Estate Faces Repricing Risk as Debt Maturities Loom

Goldman Sachs Projects 50% Growth for Global Gas Market

The global oil and gas industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by declining oil demand and rising global demand for natural gas, according to a new note published by Goldman Sachs Research on Thursday. This shift is evident in investment trends, with oil investment showing signs of peaking in
Goldman Sachs Projects 50% Growth for Global Gas Market

VIX Rebounds on Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty: Moody's Analytics

US credit markets are exhibiting mixed signals, with investment-grade credit spreads narrowing slightly while high-yield spreads widen, according to the latest report from Moody's Analytics. This divergence reflects a continued belief in a soft landing for the economy, but also growing concerns about the potential for stress among