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BofA’s Hartnett Sees Pressure on Risk Assets If Bond Plan Fails
Hartnett warns failure of Treasury bond taming plan to pressure dollar and spur risk asset shorts.
Euro-Zone Business Activity Sees Surprise Improvement
Euro-zone private sector activity unexpectedly improved in August, with manufacturing growth strongest in 4 years, signaling economic resilience.
Ukraine seeks Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers
Ukraine reportedly seeks Elon Musk's help to use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes up to 200km inside Russia.
The historic coffee port in the Houthis’ crosshairs
Houthi campaign targets historic Yemeni port of Mocha, escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia.
Asia’s rising riches protect insurers against China’s policy shifts
Asian wealth growth shields insurers from China policy shifts, supporting sector resilience.
Scott Bessent takes on bond vigilantes in $32tn Treasury market
Bessent's plan to buy more long-term U.S. debt faces skepticism as bond vigilantes persist; seen as a 'band-aid.'
Iranian Oil Supply to Chinese Refiners Squeezed by US Blockade
US blockade tightening reduces Iranian oil to China, risking higher crude prices and cost pressures.
Monte Paschi Offers to Buy BPM, Banca Generali for €34 Billion
Monte Paschi bids €34B for BPM and Banca Generali to fend off Intesa Sanpaolo.
Japanese inflation rises as central bank weighs rate increase
Japanese inflation rises, pressuring BOJ to hike rates in September despite weak yen and intervention, triggering global rate concerns.
Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years...
Hedge funds saw worst July underperformance vs S&P 500 in 20+ years, per Goldman.
India Economic Growth May Beat RBI’s 6.7% Forecast, Gupta Says
India may grow ~7% in FY, beating RBI's 6.7% forecast, solid global growth.
WuXi AppTec Becomes Top Short Target as 80% Rally Draws Skeptics
WuXi AppTec tops short target list after 80% rally, signaling skepticism despite recent gains.