HPS merger forces fundraising pause as private credit giant recalibrates regional strategy. Finance expert at Arbitics analyzes how the July 1 merger completion created strategic confusion that forced fundraising suspension, while Arch Capital’s $350 million stake sale signals broader investor skepticism about BlackRock’s private credit execution in Asia. BlackRock’s abrupt halt of its $1 billion...
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Dollar’s Dovish Dilemma: How Powell’s Pivot Shattered Currency Strength
Greenback struggles at four-week lows as Fed chair’s rate cut signals trigger massive position unwinds The dollar’s attempt to recover from four-week lows against the euro reveals deeper structural shifts in global currency dynamics following Powell’s Jackson Hole bombshell. Arbitics Junior financial analyst examines how the Federal Reserve chair’s dovish pivot triggered 1% dollar declines...
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The September Gamble: Bond Markets Bet Big on Powell’s Rate Cut Signals
Treasury yields surge as Fed chair hints at policy pivot, but economic data holds the real power Powell’s Jackson Hole speech triggered a massive bond market rally as Treasury yields plummeted 10 basis points Friday, but the celebration may be premature. The yield curve steepened to levels not seen since 2021 as investors positioned for...
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AI Revolution Exile: Adobe’s Stunning Fall from Grace
Creative software giant loses its spot among elite AI companies as Wedbush reshuffles future tech leaders Adobe‘s removal from Daniel Ives’ prestigious AI 30 list represents more than a simple portfolio adjustment. It signals a fundamental shift in how Wall Street evaluates AI readiness among established tech companies. Senior finance analyst at Arbitics examines how...
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The $68 Barrel Balancing Act: Oil Markets Navigate Fed Cuts and Supply Chaos
Crude steadies near weekly highs as rate cut euphoria meets geopolitical supply disruptions Lead finance expert at Arbitics analyzes how oil markets balance between economic stimulus optimism and persistent geopolitical risks that could reshape energy pricing through 2025. Brent crude holds steady near $68 per barrel after climbing almost 3% last week, creating a complex...
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Australian Dollar Slips as US Dollar Advances Despite Rising Fed Rate Cut Bets
The Australian Dollar (AUD) lost momentum against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, retreating after strong gains in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair had advanced more than 1% last week as the greenback weakened, but Monday’s price action saw the currency pair give back some ground. This shift comes even as markets increasingly anticipate...
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Gold Attracts Some Sellers on US Dollar Strength
Gold (XAU/USD) came under renewed selling pressure in the Asian trading session on Monday, with the precious metal retreating toward $3,350. The move was largely driven by a firmer US Dollar (USD) as investors reassessed interest rate expectations ahead of key economic data releases. While the near-term tone looks somewhat heavy, the yellow metal continues...
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USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Ground as Fed’s Powell Turns Dovish on Interest Rate Outlook
The USD/CAD currency pair entered the new week on the back foot, extending last Friday’s steep decline triggered by dovish guidance from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The pair retreated almost 0.8% to near 1.3820 on Friday and continues to show weakness in the Asian session on Monday, reflecting broad...
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Dollar/Yen Climbs Close to 147.50 but Faces Resistance from BoJ Signals
The USD/JPY currency pair traded close to 147.40 during the Asian session on Monday, recovering after registering around 1% losses in the previous session. The rebound highlights renewed US Dollar (USD) demand in early trading. However, the upside momentum appears constrained, as investors weigh the hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) alongside shifting...
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NZD/USD Steadies Near 0.5850 After Q2 Retail Sales Data
The NZD/USD currency pair held relatively steady near 0.5850 in Monday’s Asian session, with only limited price movement following the release of New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales report. While the data showed an improvement compared to forecasts, the broader outlook for the pair remains tied to monetary policy expectations from both the Reserve Bank of...
