"Hong Kong's IPO Market: Sustained Strength Predicted for 2025"
"In 2024, Hong Kong's stock exchange ranked 4th globally in IPOs, raising HK$82.9 billion ($10.66 billion) from 63 deals; KPMG predicts a sustained top-five global ranking through 2025, driven by mainland China support and robust financial resilience."
"Hong Kong's IPO Market: Sustained Strength Predicted for 2025"
"In 2024, Hong Kong's stock exchange ranked 4th globally in IPOs, raising HK$82.9 billion ($10.66 billion) from 63 deals; KPMG predicts a sustained top-five global ranking through 2025, driven by mainland China support and robust financial resilience."
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Ashtead Group to Relocate Primary Listing to New York Stock Exchange
Ashtead Group, a £27bn construction equipment rental company, will move its primary stock listing from the London Stock Exchange to the New York Stock Exchange within 12-18 months because 98% of its profits come from US operations; shares fell 11% on Thursday.
Ashtead Group to Relocate Primary Listing to New York Stock Exchange
Ashtead Group, a £27bn construction equipment rental company, will move its primary stock listing from the London Stock Exchange to the New York Stock Exchange within 12-18 months because 98% of its profits come from US operations; shares fell 11% on Thursday.
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44% Bias Score
Record \$140 Billion Inflow into US Equities Post-Election
Following the US presidential election, approximately \$140 billion poured into US equity mutual funds, fueled by anticipated tax cuts and pro-business policies, setting a record for monthly inflows since 2000 and driving major US stock indexes to record highs, while simultaneously witnessing signif...
Record \$140 Billion Inflow into US Equities Post-Election
Following the US presidential election, approximately \$140 billion poured into US equity mutual funds, fueled by anticipated tax cuts and pro-business policies, setting a record for monthly inflows since 2000 and driving major US stock indexes to record highs, while simultaneously witnessing signif...
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36% Bias Score
US Stocks Steady, Bitcoin Soars, Airlines Report Strong Earnings
US stocks show little change near record highs; Bitcoin briefly surpasses \$103,000; American Airlines and Southwest Airlines post strong earnings; Synposys warns of macro uncertainties; upcoming US jobs report is highly anticipated.
US Stocks Steady, Bitcoin Soars, Airlines Report Strong Earnings
US stocks show little change near record highs; Bitcoin briefly surpasses \$103,000; American Airlines and Southwest Airlines post strong earnings; Synposys warns of macro uncertainties; upcoming US jobs report is highly anticipated.
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40% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth More Than Doubles, Tech Sector Drives Surge
Between 2015 and 2024, global billionaire wealth more than doubled to $14 trillion, significantly outpacing market growth; this surge was largely driven by the technology sector, whose wealth tripled to $2.4 trillion.
Global Billionaire Wealth More Than Doubles, Tech Sector Drives Surge
Between 2015 and 2024, global billionaire wealth more than doubled to $14 trillion, significantly outpacing market growth; this surge was largely driven by the technology sector, whose wealth tripled to $2.4 trillion.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
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40% Bias Score
Seizing Russian Assets Risks Destabilizing European Finance
Euroclear CEO Valerie Urbain warns that the EU's plan to use approximately €260 billion in seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine through a 45-year loan poses significant risks to European financial stability, international trust, and the euro's role as a reserve currency, prompting concerns from Chi...
Seizing Russian Assets Risks Destabilizing European Finance
Euroclear CEO Valerie Urbain warns that the EU's plan to use approximately €260 billion in seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine through a 45-year loan poses significant risks to European financial stability, international trust, and the euro's role as a reserve currency, prompting concerns from Chi...
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52% Bias Score
Dollar Strengthens Amidst Trump's Protectionist Policies and BRICS De-Dollarization Attempts
Trump's economic policies have strengthened the dollar against the euro, widening the interest rate differential by over 100 basis points and reaching almost 200, driven by US reflation and eurozone vulnerability to protectionism; the dollar's dominance in international finance remains key, despite ...
Dollar Strengthens Amidst Trump's Protectionist Policies and BRICS De-Dollarization Attempts
Trump's economic policies have strengthened the dollar against the euro, widening the interest rate differential by over 100 basis points and reaching almost 200, driven by US reflation and eurozone vulnerability to protectionism; the dollar's dominance in international finance remains key, despite ...
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40% Bias Score
Bond Vigilantes' Potential Resurgence
Ed Yardeni coined the term "bond vigilantes" to describe large investors who influence government policy by strategically buying and selling bonds, impacting interest rates; their potential resurgence is linked to concerns about increased government borrowing under the new administration.
Bond Vigilantes' Potential Resurgence
Ed Yardeni coined the term "bond vigilantes" to describe large investors who influence government policy by strategically buying and selling bonds, impacting interest rates; their potential resurgence is linked to concerns about increased government borrowing under the new administration.
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40% 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
BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
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44% Bias Score
BlackRock: AI to Boost US Stocks in 2025, But Debt Poses Risk
BlackRock predicts continued AI-driven U.S. stock market growth in 2025, but warns of potential threats from rising government debt; the firm favors U.S. equities over long-term Treasuries, and is increasing investment in private markets.
BlackRock: AI to Boost US Stocks in 2025, But Debt Poses Risk
BlackRock predicts continued AI-driven U.S. stock market growth in 2025, but warns of potential threats from rising government debt; the firm favors U.S. equities over long-term Treasuries, and is increasing investment in private markets.
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36% Bias Score