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Fed Pivot Sends Shockwaves Through Bullish Stock Market: BofA

The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot this week has abruptly shifted investor sentiment, causing a surge in volatility and raising concerns about the sustainability of the recent stock market rally, reports Bloomberg. "Risk appetite has suddenly turned twitchy," states Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett, in

Indian Equities Plunge as Fed Outlook Dampens Sentiment

Indian shares suffered their first weekly decline in five weeks, ending a four-week rally, as the Federal Reserve's shift towards fewer rate cuts next year triggered an exodus of foreign funds, reports Reuters. The Nifty 50 index dropped 1.5% to 23,587.50 at market close on

Marshall Wace Backs Ex-Citadel Trader with $1 Billion

Marshall Wace, the world's largest hedge fund, has allocated $1 billion to a new trading book led by former Citadel portfolio manager Richard Northridge, reports Bloomberg. This significant investment is part of Marshall Wace's flagship Eureka hedge fund, which currently manages $22 billion. Marshall Wace revealed

South Korea's M&A Market Collapses as Investment Drops 40%

South Korea's merger and acquisition (M&A) market experienced a dramatic downturn in 2024, with investment plummeting by approximately 40 percent compared to last year, reports Yonhap News Agency. According to data from corporate research firm CEO Score, the combined M&A investment by the top

Record Outflows Hit China's Capital Markets in November

China experienced a record $45.7 billion outflow from its capital markets in November, marking the largest monthly deficit in cross-border portfolio investment, as reported by Reuters, citing official data released on Monday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The $45.7 billion outflow reflects a significant divergence

US Tariffs Harmed, Not Helped, American Firms: New York Fed

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that tariffs imposed during the 2018-2019 U.S.-China trade war largely harmed, rather than protected, American companies. The analysis, published in the bank’s “Liberty Street Economics” blog, found widespread losses across publicly listed U.S. firms

Tokyo Stock Exchange Sees Record Delistings in Quality Drive

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is set to see a record number of delistings in 2024, with 94 companies expected to depart the market, marking the first-ever annual decrease in the number of listed companies, reports Nikkei Asia. This surge in delistings is part of a broader effort by the

Asia Wary as Fed Rate Outlook Clouds Equity Markets

Asian stock markets displayed a cautious demeanor on Monday, with surging bond yields posing a challenge to equity valuations, particularly for the tech sector, as reported by Reuters. This comes as investors brace for a week packed with central bank meetings and key economic data releases. While interest rate cuts

Goldman Sachs Strategist Sees Broadening Market Returns, Favors Diversification Amid AI Hype

The current market rally, driven by AI optimism and the prospect of a soft landing, has likely priced in much of the positive news, according to Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs. Speaking on Bloomberg Surveillance, he suggested that while the cyclical backdrop for stocks remains positive,

Tariffs Top Investor Concerns as Trump Begins Second Term, Goldman Sachs Survey Shows

A Goldman Sachs survey reveals that tariffs are the primary concern for investors as President Trump embarks on his second term. While largely agreeing with Goldman Sachs’ predictions on policy changes, investors appear more apprehensive about the potential economic and monetary fallout from Trump's trade actions. The survey