Cocoa prices dropped to a 10-month low due to increased supply from Ghana and Ivory Coast, impacting global market dynamics and encouraging government price adjustments.
Major private investment firms like Blackstone and Apollo are dramatically increasing private credit investments in emerging markets, predicting a record-breaking year. Concerns arise over potential systemic risks.
Markets brace for volatility as a potential U.S. government shutdown threatens economic data releases, impacts the dollar, and boosts treasury and gold prices.
Gold reserves in the U.S. Treasury hit $1 trillion amid market turmoil, driven by geopolitical tensions, investor shifts, and low interest rates, despite value re-evaluation challenges.
TotalEnergies plans to restart its $20 billion LNG project in Mozambique, as the EU considers banning Russian gas imports due to geopolitical tensions.
OPEC+ considers a production hike amid falling oil prices and limited supply growth, sparking concerns of a market surplus and fluctuating Brent crude prices.
Electronic Arts undergoes a $55 billion leveraged buyout, marking the largest in history, highlighting challenges amid stagnating gaming industry growth and strategic Saudi investment.
Jefferies reports record Q3 revenue as global M&A activity hits $1 trillion, driven by increased dealmaking, trading, and significant transactions like the $55 billion Electronic Arts deal.
US pending home sales surged 4% in August, hitting a five-month high due to eased mortgage rates, signaling potential recovery in the housing market amid ongoing price slowdown.
Global central banks are adopting varied interest rate strategies amid 2025's economic uncertainty. Brazil remains cautious, ECB weighs risks, while the Federal Reserve considers potential cuts.
Central bank leaders express cautious optimism on inflation risks. ECB and Fed highlight economic resilience and readiness to adjust policies as needed by 2025.
Bank of Japan's shift in leadership suggests potential rate hikes amid declining bond demand and rising inflation, indicating a shift from dovish to hawkish policies.