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Pension Funds Shift to Private Markets and Asian Emerging Markets
A new report reveals that global pension funds are shifting investments toward private markets and Asian emerging markets due to historically high levels in Western regulated markets and sustained buyback operations; private debt and Asian emerging market equities are seen as promising.
Pension Funds Shift to Private Markets and Asian Emerging Markets
A new report reveals that global pension funds are shifting investments toward private markets and Asian emerging markets due to historically high levels in Western regulated markets and sustained buyback operations; private debt and Asian emerging market equities are seen as promising.
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20% Bias Score
El Salvador to Potentially Abandon Mandatory Bitcoin Acceptance Amid IMF Loan Deal
El Salvador is nearing a \$1.3 billion IMF loan agreement, conditioned on making Bitcoin acceptance by businesses voluntary, potentially reversing its 2021 decision to make Bitcoin legal tender and raising concerns about the viability of cryptocurrency as a national currency.
El Salvador to Potentially Abandon Mandatory Bitcoin Acceptance Amid IMF Loan Deal
El Salvador is nearing a \$1.3 billion IMF loan agreement, conditioned on making Bitcoin acceptance by businesses voluntary, potentially reversing its 2021 decision to make Bitcoin legal tender and raising concerns about the viability of cryptocurrency as a national currency.
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60% Bias Score
Strong Dollar, High Yields Squeeze Emerging Markets
The strong U.S. dollar and high Treasury yields are creating significant challenges for emerging economies, exemplified by China and Brazil's contrasting yet similarly ineffective responses, resulting in weak currencies and slow growth; capital flows to emerging markets are projected to decline by 2...
Strong Dollar, High Yields Squeeze Emerging Markets
The strong U.S. dollar and high Treasury yields are creating significant challenges for emerging economies, exemplified by China and Brazil's contrasting yet similarly ineffective responses, resulting in weak currencies and slow growth; capital flows to emerging markets are projected to decline by 2...
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48% Bias Score
"Political Instability Widens 'Korea Discount,' Deepening Stock Market Crisis"
"South Korea's Kospi index has fallen over 7% in 2024, widening the 'Korea discount' due to political upheaval and concerns over corporate governance at family-owned conglomerates (chaebols) that account for approximately 40% of the country's GDP, despite a government-led 'Value-Up' program to impro...
"Political Instability Widens 'Korea Discount,' Deepening Stock Market Crisis"
"South Korea's Kospi index has fallen over 7% in 2024, widening the 'Korea discount' due to political upheaval and concerns over corporate governance at family-owned conglomerates (chaebols) that account for approximately 40% of the country's GDP, despite a government-led 'Value-Up' program to impro...
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68% Bias Score
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Dollar Strength in 2024: A Result of Domestic Success and Global Instability
The U.S. dollar appreciated 5% against G10 currencies in 2024, driven by robust U.S. economic growth and political and economic instability in rival economies such as South Korea, the Eurozone, and China, despite a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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44% Bias Score
Global Investment Opportunities in Undervalued Markets
Investors are finding success in global markets by utilizing AI and focusing on undervalued international stocks, particularly in Europe and emerging markets.
Global Investment Opportunities in Undervalued Markets
Investors are finding success in global markets by utilizing AI and focusing on undervalued international stocks, particularly in Europe and emerging markets.
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0% Bias Score
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
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48% Bias Score
IMF Loan to El Salvador Contingent on Bitcoin Policy Reversal
El Salvador is negotiating a \$1.3 billion loan with the IMF, which requires making bitcoin's use voluntary rather than mandatory, potentially ending its status as legal tender. This follows years of criticism from the IMF regarding the risks associated with bitcoin adoption, including threats to fi...
IMF Loan to El Salvador Contingent on Bitcoin Policy Reversal
El Salvador is negotiating a \$1.3 billion loan with the IMF, which requires making bitcoin's use voluntary rather than mandatory, potentially ending its status as legal tender. This follows years of criticism from the IMF regarding the risks associated with bitcoin adoption, including threats to fi...
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40% Bias Score
Bank of Japan Postpones Interest Rate Decision Until 2025
The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, delaying a decision until January or March to assess global risks and wage growth, despite some board members favoring a December rate hike; the Tankan survey showed stronger than expected business sentiment.
Bank of Japan Postpones Interest Rate Decision Until 2025
The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, delaying a decision until January or March to assess global risks and wage growth, despite some board members favoring a December rate hike; the Tankan survey showed stronger than expected business sentiment.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
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40% Bias Score
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