Analysis: Must Read

The US economy no longer needs to create jobs

This is one of the most tangible effects of the tightening of immigration policy.

Nike: A colossus with feet of clay

Since the 1990s, Nike has established global dominance through its cult franchises and technical innovations that have set the market standard. However, this historic leadership is faltering. New...

Trump makes ceasefire contingent on reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The US President claims Iran has requested a truce, while imposing strict conditions. The Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a central flashpoint in the conflict.

Explainer: A New Warning for the 60/40 Model

For the first time since 1969, the fundamental principle of diversified management is weakening. Equities and bonds are falling in tandem, transforming the fixed-income safety net into a dead weight...

They did everything to avoid this conflict: Now they want to finish the job

While Donald Trump appears to be seeking a way to get out of Iran, Gulf nations are looking to neutralize the Iranian threat once and for all.

Why infrastructure giants are vying for Getlink

Eiffage and Mundys are increasing their stakes in Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel. Both companies will soon be positioned just below the mandatory takeover threshold, without intending -...

Why Circle has plunged 25% in a week

Shares in Circle - the issuer of the $78bn market-cap USDC - fell by approximately about a quarter last week, just as Washington, D.C. lawmakers were drafting a compromise text on the future of...

When AI fear reveals market irrationality

In mid-February, a US small-cap, Algorhythm Holdings, triggered an unexpected shockwave across the markets. Following a communication regarding the performance of its AI-based logistics solution,...

A wild market debut for Fundrise Innovation

A private fund holding stakes in high-profile companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX has just gone public. It is currently trading at $173, despite a Net Asset Value per share of $18.97....

Tokens: Chinese "low cost" defies Silicon Valley

The artificial intelligence industry is entering the era of mass commoditization. The consumption of tokens, the unit of measurement for data processing, is exploding under the impetus of Chinese...

The world needs Gulf hydrocarbons. And their cash, too.

The conflict in Iran threatens to dry up this windfall.

UBS freezes German real estate fund amid liquidity crunch

According to Reuters, UBS has suspended redemptions for its Germany-based Euroinvest real estate fund for up to 36 months, citing insufficient liquidity to meet withdrawal requests. The fund held 407...

Understanding the Mechanics of Share Buybacks

The surge in share buybacks is no coincidence. This mechanism offers tangible benefits for both the company and the investor. However, caution is recommended as well, because these buybacks can also...

Cryptocurrency Taxation: When Transaction Frequency Outweighs Volume

In a recent ruling, the Lille Administrative Court held that three disposals spaced two years apart do not constitute a habitual cryptocurrency trading activity, despite the significant amounts...

Oil, Equities, Bonds… Markets Put Trump Under Pressure

And it is the Iranians' best point of leverage.

Dark pools and the indicators used to decipher them

Off-market transactions now account for nearly half of US trading volumes, away from the public eye. The DIX, based on movements within Dark Pools, helps decode a portion of this activity.

Trump Appoints Tech Executives to Strategic AI Advisory Council

The US administration is strengthening ties with Big Tech by appointing industry leaders to a key advisory board. The move aims to accelerate artificial intelligence development amid intensifying...

Oil Price Collapse: Who Placed Their Bets Before Trump?

As Donald Trump ramps up messages on Truth Social to de-escalate tensions with Tehran, massive capital flows recorded just moments before his posts are sending shockwaves throughout the financial...

MSCI Launches Daily Private Credit and Private Equity Indices

MSCI is attempting to bring real-time transparency to private markets. With the launch of its Nowcasting indices, the index provider now offers daily NAV estimates for private credit and private...