Volatility in the markets can last for a long time, but investors have many ways to prepare for it. Société Générale SA's strategists in the second quarter forecast points to "hedging against volatility outbreaks typical for the late stage of the cycle, in credit markets, in dispersion strategies...

The two largest economies of the world moved one step closer to a trade war following the imposition of increased import tariffs by up to 25 percent on 128 U.S. products by China. the products being taxed include certain fruits and nuts to from frozen pork and wine.   The decision has...

Increase in construction activity led to greater activity in steel plants in China which, along with the lifting of winter pollution restrictions marked a pick up in the manufacturing sector in the country.    The 50-point mark on the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is a separation...

Businesses take advantage of “strong secondary markets”, equity performance, which boosted C.E.O. confidence. IPO proceeds have increased up to “$39 billion” all over the world in the first “quarter of 2018”, whereby marking the highest numbers since 2014. The equity market’s strong foothold and...

The deal making instincts of many companies were unleashed this year by the U.S. tax reforms and faster economic growth in Europe which resulted in a very strongest beginning ever for global mergers and acquisition for the first quarter of 2018. The total value of M&A was $1.2 trillion.  ...

World events, decisions of leaders, tax reformations, trade tariffs, along with confidence rise in corporate sector have pushed companies to undertake deals with “strong strategic sense”, although the investors seem reluctant in big scale acquisitions. The acquisitions and mergers wave has been...

A research at investment bank J. P. Morgan has claimed that global crude prices would fall back to near $50 a barrel because of increase in U.S. shale production in addition to increase in efficiencies in some of the largest oil producing companies and countries.   By the end of next...

The Chinese central bank wants to develop its own digital currency. A Vice-Governor of Chinese Bank revealed on Thursday, 29 March 2018, that this year the bank will be launching a “crackdown on all types of virtual currencies”.   Moreover, the Central Bank is also going to push for taking...

If Britain chooses to limit the investors’ access to Russian debts, it could be harmful for Britain-investors’ relationship. The ideas that were “floated” by the Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May of limiting the role of London in “marketing Russian debt to investors”, is under close watch by...