Stocks slip, crypto haemorrhage deepens amid inflation worries
Global stocks slipped and cryptocurrencies sank on Wednesday as a threat of unwanted inflation had investors shy away from assets seen vulnerable to any removal of monetary stimulus.
Burry of ‘Big Short’ fame reveals large bearish bet against Tesla
The family office run by “Big Short” investor Michael Burry has disclosed a large bearish bet via options on Tesla Inc (TSLA.O).
London’s ‘Golden Age’ as Europe’s financial capital is over, says NatWest chair
The City of London’s ‘Golden Age’ as Europe’s financial capital is over following Brexit, but it will remain a major and profitable centre, NatWest (NWG.L) bank chairman Howard Davies said on Tuesday.
China bans financial, payment institutions from cryptocurrency business
China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative crypto trading.
FTSE 100 drops as commodity stocks weigh, inflation doubles
London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight commodity stocks, while a bigger-than-expected jump in inflation stoked fears that the central bank may tighten its monetary policy earlier than expected.
Bitcoin slides below $40,000 after China’s fresh crypto curbs
Bitcoin tumbled below the $40,000 mark on Wednesday hitting a 3-1/2 month low and dragging down other digital coins after China imposed fresh curbs on transactions involving cryptocurrencies.
Walmart beats estimates for sales on stimulus spending boost, raises profit forecast
Walmart Inc (WMT.N) raised its full-year earnings forecast on Tuesday and beat estimates for same-store sales as it benefited from additional stimulus checks that put more money in consumers’ pockets and boosted demand for apparel and electronics.
Sustainable finance scramble reaches currency derivatives market
A rush by companies to boost their sustainability claims has reached foreign exchange markets in the form of currency hedging products where the cost is tied to a firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
Some big U.S. hedge funds loaded up on SPACS, value stocks during first quarter
A number of well-known U.S. hedge funds bought value stocks and blank-check acquisition companies, selling some winners from the technology-led stock rally as bond yields rose during the first quarter, filings released on Monday showed. Special-purpose acquisition companies, known as SPACs, proved popular among hedge fund managers, with funds such as Third Point and Saschem […]
Biden to pitch his $174 bln electric vehicle plan in Michigan
President Joe Biden will make the case for his $174 billion electric vehicle plan on Tuesday, calling for government grants for new battery production facilities during a visit to a Ford Motor (F.N) electric vehicle plant in Michigan. He will also rule out consumer incentives for high-priced electric luxury models, according to a White House fact sheet […]
