The UK economy is on course to avoid a recession this year, despite the impact of the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes, according to a new forecast by the EY Item Club
Bridging the Divide: Understanding Equity-Linked Notes
Equity-Linked Notes (ELNs) are a type of structured product that combines characteristics of both a bond and an equity investment. They offer investors exposure to the performance of an underlying stock, basket of stocks, or an equity index, while providing a principal protection feature or a defined payout at maturity. ELNs are essentially debt instruments whose final payout is directly tied to the performance of the specified equity or equity portfolio.This hybrid nature makes them appealing to investors seeking potential equity-like returns with a degree of risk mitigation. How ELNs Work An ELN is typically issued by a financial institution and has a fixed maturity date. At the time of investment, an investor buys a note at a set price.…
China’s Export Growth Slows Amid U.S. Trade Tensions and Fading “Frontloading”
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Recovery Notes: Turning Bad Debt into a Potential Payday
Recovery notes are debt securities where the underlying asset is…
The Algorithmic Renaissance: AI, Crypto, and the Democratization of Trading
By Dr. Anna Zhang, Alpenfort Future Technologies Fund Algorithmic trading,…
Bridging the Divide: Understanding Equity-Linked Notes
Equity-Linked Notes (ELNs) are a type of structured product that…
Trump Says He Is Firing Federal Reserve Governor, in Latest Escalation Against Central Bank
US President Donald Trump has announced he is firing Federal…
Toshiba to Be Taken Private, Ending 74 Years of Stock Market History
Toshiba Corp is poised to end its 74-year history as a listed company after a majority of its shareholders agreed to a $13.5 billion buyout offer.
European Markets React To Latest Interest Rate Hikes
European stocks closed lower on Thursday, as investors digested the latest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank
UK House Prices Continue to Fall
The UK housing market is facing a prolonged slowdown as high interest rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty deter potential buyers and force sellers to lower their asking prices.
Fed Unlikely to Raise Rates in November, Says Goldman Sachs
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates at its next meeting in November, according to a report by Goldman Sachs strategists published on Saturday.
France Proposes End of Ultra-Low Cost Air Travel
France wants to end the era of ultra-cheap flights in Europe and has proposed a minimum price for airline tickets to reduce carbon emissions and support the rail sector.
Brookfield, Societe Generale to Launch Mammoth Private Debt Fund
The fund, named Brookfield Societe Generale Private Debt Partners (BSG PDP), will have an initial capital of $10.70 billion, making it one of the largest private debt funds in the world.
Overcoming Liquidity Management Hurdles in Islamic Banking
Islamic banks face significant challenges in efficiently managing liquidity due to the limited Shariah-compliant instruments available.
Why Did a Software Glitch Halt Toyota Production?
The world’s largest automaker was forced to suspend operations at all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan last week due to a software glitch.
The Real Estate Crisis Threatening the World’s Second-Largest Economy
China’s property sector, which accounts for a third of its economic output, is facing a severe downturn that could have global repercussions.