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The Tricky Real Estate Business
Office vacancy rates in major U.S. cities have reached their highest levels since at least 1979, according to Moody’s Analytics.
16 Jan 2024
Big-Tech Monopoly
In 2024, a series of high-profile U.S. antitrust cases against leading technology companies, notably Google and Meta Platforms, are poised to reach pivotal conclusions.
09 Jan 2024
Is The Canary Suffocating?
FedEx's shares plummeted by 12% after the company reported disappointing results and outlook, leading to a series of price-target reductions by Wall Street analysts, which contributed to a late-day sell-off in the broader market.
03 Jan 2024
It Is Hard To Avoid China
American companies, under significant pressure to minimize their reliance on China, are progressively shifting towards alternative manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Mexico.
24 Dec 2023
Real Estate Is In Trouble
Mezzanine loans, known for their high interest rates and expedited foreclosure processes compared to traditional mortgages, have seen a notable surge in foreclosure notices.
23 Nov 2023
The State Of Venture Capital
The landscape of venture capital (VC) has undergone significant changes in the past year. According to Kroll, the US currently has $300 billion of uninvested capital in VC funds.
20 Nov 2023
Salaries Are Freezing
The most esteemed consulting firms in the world have decided to freeze their starting salaries for new graduates in the United States, as the fierce competition for jobs replaces the earlier trend of salary increases following the pandemic.
14 Nov 2023
Private Equity Sours
The private equity industry, once the titan of the financial sector during the era of low interest rates, now grapples with a new reality as interest rates rise, potentially reshaping its operations and strategies for the foreseeable future.
11 Nov 2023
Hot Chinese Waters
The second-largest global economy, China, currently faces a deflating property bubble, local governments struggling with debt payments, and a banking system exposed to these issues.
26 Oct 2023
Softbank Is Getting Out Of China
SoftBank is taking steps to reduce its remaining stake in Alibaba, limiting its exposure to the Chinese market and raising funds due to the declining value of its technology investments amidst the market downturn.
17 Oct 2023
Peak Europe?
The European Central Bank (ECB) has hiked interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to a historic high but indicated that borrowing costs in the eurozone may have reached their zenith, causing the euro to plummet.
03 Oct 2023
China's Export Cool Further
In August, China saw its exports to the rest of the world decline for the fourth consecutive month, offering little relief from its deepening economic challenges and contributing to a gloomy global trade outlook.
20 Sept 2023
The Chinese Value Trap
Investors involved in Chinese equities have transitioned their focus from pursuing growth prospects to seeking undervalued opportunities.
10 Sept 2023
Good News Is Bad News
The new normal in the stock and bond markets makes it more difficult for investors to build diversified portfolios.
05 Sept 2023
A $ 12 Trillion Problem
China's "basket of measures" to address the risks posed by local government debt is anticipated to encompass a range of strategies, including special bond issuance, debt swaps, loan extensions, and a measure that Beijing has been reluctant to embrace: tapping into the central budget.
14 Aug 2023
China, The New Japan?
In the early 1990s, Japan captured the American imagination, but its remarkable rise turned into a prolonged decline, mainly due to demography.
09 Aug 2023
Luxury Sales Cool
Recent credit-card data indicates a notable slowdown in U.S. luxury spending, especially among younger consumers who are feeling the impact of inflation.
02 Aug 2023
Corporate Debt Starts To Bite
The mounting threat of corporate debt defaults has long been downplayed by resilient credit markets, but the situation is taking a concerning turn as more companies face downgrades to junk credit ratings, leading to higher borrowing costs.
21 Jul 2023
Threads, The Twitter Killer?
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, made a bold move on Wednesday by launching Threads, a direct competitor to Twitter.
11 Jul 2023
Oil Price Are Under Pressure
Goldman Sachs analysts have made a significant downward revision to their oil price forecast, citing increasing supply and sluggish demand for crude.
18 Jun 2023
