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SGX prepares futures contracts on Asian sovereign bonds

The Singapore Exchange plans to launch futures contracts on Asian sovereign bonds in the coming weeks to meet rising demand for hedging tools amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility....

FDA proposes easing testing requirements to speed biosimilar development

The Food and Drug Administration has published draft guidance aimed at simplifying certain testing requirements for biosimilars, in a bid to accelerate their development and reduce the cost of...

Trump says war against Iran is almost over

US President Donald Trump has said that the war against Iran could soon come to an end, claiming the conflict is now virtually over. He said Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened,...

Can Airlines Weather the Shock of Oil at $105?

There are turbulent times ahead for the aviation industry! As Brent crude oil prices have surged 75% YTD to $105 per barrel, airlines have no choice but to contend with supply shortages and rising...

Weekly earnings calendar: Oracle and Adobe in the AI spotlight

Welcome to the earnings calendar for publicly traded companies for the week of March 9 to 13, 2026. UBS, Inditex, Rheinmetall, and Deutsche Bank are on the agenda this week. There are also high...

Formula One Group and the Gulf Grand Prix dilemma

The Formula 1 world is moving towards the rhythm of the season's first race weekend. At the same time, the Formula One Group stock has been buffeted over the past week by uncertainty surrounding...

US customs says it cannot immediately refund $166bn in illegal tariffs

US Customs and Border Protection told a court it cannot immediately refund about $166bn in tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. The taxes were imposed last year by Donald Trump under the...

Let's get Hormuz straight

44% of the world's traded sulphur, 31% of its urea, 20% of its LNG and 20% of its crude oil all squeeze through this tiny shipping lane and Iran just shut it down. The worst hit is not only oil, but...

China opts for higher-quality growth

Overnight, the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing marked a turning point, with the announcement of a lowered growth target and the launch of the 15th 5-year plan. ...

ETFs to counter market volatility

Professional investors often say that periods of market volatility create opportunities. But they are also stressful times. To take the edge off, it may be worth turning to instruments that are less...

Trump names Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Donald Trump has formally nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve, according to a White House statement. If the Senate confirms the nomination, the former Fed governor would...

Iran conflict: rising oil prices could accelerate airline fleet renewal

In a note published this morning, Jefferies analysts examine the implications of the recent rise in crude oil prices for the airline sector and commercial aerospace.

New models, new channels: how ETFs will benefit from the digital revolution

One-third of industry professionals believe that technological changes could drive assets under management up by 80% by 2030.

The Magnificent Seven on Sale

Although investors are not rushing in to buy…

Gas prices surge… and Europe is playing with fire

A targeted attack, a blocked strait, and the entire global gas market is set on fire. In 48 hours, the TTF gas price has doubled-a stark reminder of how Europe remains at the mercy of global market...

Tech stocks you should never fear during turbulent times

With lingering questions around artificial intelligence and the flare-up of the conflict in the Middle East, the technology sector looks harder to read. In these periods of uncertainty, it is often...

Oil: The $100 Target - And Why It May Not Get There

The oil market appears to be capable of absorbing this geopolitical shock - at least in the near term.

Half of bitcoins in circulation are down

With bitcoin down 26% since the start of 2026, and nearly 50% from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025, the pain is starting to bite for crypto investors. Beyond macroeconomic factors, let's...

It's the Sales for European SMEs: valuations at their lowest since 2014

In Europe, private-company deals are back to valuation levels not seen since 2014. Let's take a look at the latest report on the Argos index.