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Switzerland risks the ire of the White House as it flags potential currency intervention
Swiss officials say the Iran war is making them more willing to intervene against any significant appreciation in the country’s currency, but doing so risks another dispute with the White House. The Swiss National Bank announced on Thursday that, as expected, it was holding its key interest rate at 0%. But its policymakers said: “Given […]
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Investors rip up European boom bets as stagflation fears soar on Iran war oil shock
The Iran war is hammering market sentiment in Europe, and investors are increasingly gloomy about the prospects for the continent’s growth, according to Bank of America ‘s latest survey of European fund managers. They’re slashing exposure to eurozone-area stocks amid fears of flatlining growth and a stagflation shock resulting from the ongoing conflict , per […]
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Bain Capital taps buyer interest for Bridge Data Centres, offering up to 70% stake, sources say
Bain Capital has started reaching out to potential buyers for its stake in Bridge Data Centers, according to two people familiar with the matter, as the private equity firm eyes exits amid rising demand for AI infrastructure. Citigroup and JPMorgan are running the sale process and have sent out preliminary marketing materials to investors to […]
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Private credit’s ‘off-ramp’ emerges as investors look to cash out and default fears grow
Key Points Semi-liquid private credit vehicles have curbed withdrawals as investors scramble to withdraw their money. A “robust and growing” secondaries market could help ease pressure amid concerns over squeezed liquidity. Private credit investors may have a potential “off-ramp” as pressure to cash out of the $3 trillion industry grows. Asset managers in the sector, […]
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Why traders are getting nervous about Iran’s $200 oil warning as the conflict drags on
Energy analysts and traders said Monday that they wouldn’t be surprised if oil prices climb to as high as $200 per barrel as the sprawling Middle East crisis drags on. It comes as the U.S. and Israeli-led war on Iran continues to disrupt oil production and shipping in the region , with traffic through the […]
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Government bonds are having their safe haven status tested as the Iran war drags on. Here’s why
Global markets have been turbulent since the first U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February, as soaring oil prices have weighed on equities and even so-called “safe haven” have been dragged into the volatility. Government bonds, which are often used to hedge portfolios against riskier assets like stocks, have been no […]
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Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different
Key Points Fears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following a spike in the oil price. Investors fear the specter of stagflation and what it could mean for their portfolios, but 2026 looks different to the 1970s for several reasons. Back then, a spike in oil prices […]
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‘Winners have become losers, losers have become winners’ — how the Iran war is driving a new market rotation
The Iran war is forcing a rapid rethink among U.S.-wary global investors, who are increasingly scaling back their ‘Sell America’ bets and instead seeking sanctuary in the world’s largest and most liquid market. Nick Nelson, head of global equity strategy at Absolute Strategy Research, said that in the run-up to the conflict, the U.S. had […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Kohl’s, Casey’s General Stores, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Kohl’s — Shares tumbled 9% after the retailer posted disappointing fourth-quarter revenue of $4.97 billion, below the LSEG consensus of $5.03 billion. On the other hand, fourth quarter earnings of $1.07 per share exceeded the expected 85 cents per share. Casey’s General Stores — The convenience […]
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The $100 oil playbook: How pro investors are investing around this energy shock
Professional investors are reshuffling portfolios as crude oil surges past $100 a barrel , rotating into sectors tied to commodities while adding hedges against the risk that geopolitical tensions could trigger a broader economic shock. The jump in energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict is prompting money managers to rethink positioning. Many say […]
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