Swiss Franc Bond Market Reaches Record Issuance Levels
Record Swiss franc bond issuance shows strong safe-haven demand, while rapid growth puts liquidity under scrutiny.
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France Expects Two Percent Inflation Rate in April
Frances inflation forecast is moving toward the ECB target as energy costs rise, while core prices tell a different story.
Zimbabwe Holds Interest Rates at 35 Percent to Protect CPI
Zimbabwe held its 35 percent interest rate as oil-driven inflation tested the ZiG currency and local prices.
Japan Drains Oil Reserves to Combat Global Energy Crisis
Japans oil reserve release is meant to soften energy pressure as Middle East conflict raises shipping and inflation risks.
Iran Rejection of Trump Talks Sends Oil Prices Higher
Oil prices rose after Iran denied Trump talks, undercutting hopes that diplomacy would quickly lower Gulf conflict risk.
Iran War Slows US Business and Spikes Global Prices
Iran war costs are weighing on U.S. and European business activity as Brazil pauses easing and Ireland prepares energy relief.
European Union and Australia Finalize Major Trade Deal
The European Union and Australia finalized a trade deal that expands market access while linking commerce to critical minerals and supply security.
Retailers Use Promo Codes to Drive Luxury Sales
Spanx and Madewell are using different promo-code strategies as premium apparel brands court cautious shoppers without fully abandoning price discipline.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals After Billion Dollar Request
Apollo limited withdrawals from a major private credit vehicle after requests exceeded the quarterly gate, highlighting liquidity risk in retail funds.
Keir Starmer Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Economic Shock
Keir Starmer called an emergency meeting as Iran-war pressure raised risks for energy prices, mortgages and UK household budgets.
Investors Misjudge Economic Risks of Escalating Iran War
Citadel Securities warned that investors may be misreading the economic risks tied to the Iran war and energy-market volatility.
Trump Delays Iran Strikes After Productive Peace Talks
Trump’s delay of Iran energy strikes lifted markets and oil hopes, but investors still need proof that talks can produce a durable ceasefire.