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  • Private credit quality deteriorated as downgrades outnumbered upgrades 3.3-to-1 and defaults rose to 4%.
  • U.S. equipment financing jumped 30.1% year-over-year to $11.6B in January, signaling stronger corporate capex demand.
  • Amazon pledged $12B for Louisiana data centers and jobs, while shares dropped 2.5% on AI-related spending worries.
  • Crypto.com received conditional OCC approval for a national trust bank charter, enabling federally regulated custody services pending final sign-off.
  • Panama voided CK Hutchison's Balboa and Cristobal port concessions; the authority assumed control and Maersk's APM Terminals will temporarily operate them.
  • The RBA is testing monthly inflation gauges as potential alternatives to its quarterly trimmed-mean measure but will keep current policy metrics for now.
  • Consulting stocks plunged in 2026, leaving Accenture, Booz Allen and peers trading at discounted valuations.

Latest Articles

Insights from President Trump’s Oval Office Interview

Insights from President Trump’s Oval Office Interview

In a detailed interview from the Oval Office, President Trump addressed various contentious topics including public dissent over Greenland policy, the Federal Reserve investigation, economic conditions, Iran's political unrest, peace efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine, law enforcement incidents, and Republican prospects in upcoming midterm elec…

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $95,500 Amidst U.S. Legislative Uncertainty

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $95,500 Amidst U.S. Legislative Uncertainty

Bitcoin prices stabilized around $95,500 following a recent rebound driven partly by a significant corporate acquisition. Market participants are now focused on a delayed U.S. Senate bill that aims to establish clearer cryptocurrency regulations. Opposition from key industry players like Coinbase reflects the ongoing tension between regulatory ambi…

Asian Currencies Show Stability Amid Yen Pressure and Won Rebound

Asian Currencies Show Stability Amid Yen Pressure and Won Rebound

Asian currency markets exhibited relative stability on Thursday, with the Japanese yen hovering near its lowest level in 18 months due to concerns over a possible snap election. Meanwhile, the South Korean won retreated after a temporary gain triggered by supportive remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The U.S. dollar index remained …

Japanese Yen Nears 18-Month Low Amid Election Speculation; South Korean Won Pulls Back Despite U.S. Official Support

Japanese Yen Nears 18-Month Low Amid Election Speculation; South Korean Won Pulls Back Despite U.S. Official Support

Asian currency markets exhibited limited movement Thursday, with the Japanese yen hovering near its lowest in a year and a half amid speculation over a potential snap election. Meanwhile, the South Korean won gave back some of its recent gains following U.S. Treasury remarks supporting the currency. The U.S. dollar remained steady near recent highs…

President Trump Shares Perspectives on Federal Reserve, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Midterm Elections in Oval Office Interview

President Trump Shares Perspectives on Federal Reserve, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Midterm Elections in Oval Office Interview

In a detailed Oval Office interview, President Donald Trump discussed his views on Federal Reserve independence, U.S. involvement in Ukraine, the political situation in Venezuela, the upcoming midterm elections, and implications for Cuba. He expressed opinions on Federal Reserve leadership, the complexities of peace negotiations in Ukraine, and evo…

GooMoney Gains $19.3M in Bitcoin Commitments Ahead of Public Launch

GooMoney Gains $19.3M in Bitcoin Commitments Ahead of Public Launch

GooMoney, a decentralized treasury protocol anchored in Bitcoin, announced strategic commitments amounting to 200 BTC, equivalent to $19.3 million, marking the successful completion of Stage 1 of its Fair Launch. The company aims to grow its treasury to 1,000 BTC with a public launch set for late January 2026. GooMoney’s model emphasizes producing …

Societe Generale Questions Dollar-Yen Decline as Yen Dips to 18-Month Low

Societe Generale Questions Dollar-Yen Decline as Yen Dips to 18-Month Low

The Japanese yen has experienced significant depreciation against the U.S. dollar in 2024, reaching an 18-month low. Societe Generale analysts challenge the assumption that this decline will continue unabated, pointing to shifts in market sentiment and fiscal policy developments that could indicate a potential reversal or trading opportunity.

Societe Generale Highlights Potential Reversal in USD/JPY Downtrend

Societe Generale Highlights Potential Reversal in USD/JPY Downtrend

The Japanese yen, having weakened to an 18-month low against the U.S. dollar, faces scrutiny from Societe Generale regarding whether its depreciation has reached its final phase. Discussions center around potential shifts in fiscal policy and parliamentary schedules influenced by political developments in Japan, suggesting that current currency mov…

US Treasury Official Highlights Misalignment in Korean Won's Recent Decline

US Treasury Official Highlights Misalignment in Korean Won's Recent Decline

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the downturn of the Korean won, asserting it deviates from South Korea's solid economic fundamentals. After discussions with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol concerning currency volatility and bilateral economic cooperation, the won reversed a series of losses, reflecting improved investor …

U.S. Treasury Chief Highlights Discrepancies in Won’s Recent Decline Relative to South Korea’s Economic Status

U.S. Treasury Chief Highlights Discrepancies in Won’s Recent Decline Relative to South Korea’s Economic Status

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the recent depreciation of the South Korean won is inconsistent with the nation’s strong economic fundamentals. In discussions with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, Bessent expressed concerns over excessive fluctuations in the foreign exchange market and reiterated the importance of …

Treasury Secretary Highlights Discrepancy in Korean Won's Recent Depreciation Relative to Economic Fundamentals

Treasury Secretary Highlights Discrepancy in Korean Won's Recent Depreciation Relative to Economic Fundamentals

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the recent decline in the Korean won, emphasizing that its depreciation does not align with South Korea's robust economic fundamentals. Following discussions with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, Bessent reiterated the importance of stable foreign exchange markets and the strong bilateral …

Japan’s Yen Faces Pressure Amid Takaichi’s Snap Election Announcement

Japan’s Yen Faces Pressure Amid Takaichi’s Snap Election Announcement

The Japanese yen declined following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement of a snap election planned for next month. Market participants interpret this political maneuver as likely to promote looser monetary and fiscal policies, thereby undermining the currency. While the yen initially dropped sharply, cautious trading and speculation of pot…

Yen Faces Pressure Amid Japanese Snap Election Plans

Yen Faces Pressure Amid Japanese Snap Election Plans

The Japanese yen depreciated following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement of a snap election aimed at consolidating her political authority. Market reactions saw the yen weaken against the U.S. dollar, retreating from key resistance levels, as speculation over potential monetary and fiscal policy impacts intensified.

Snap Election Plans by Japanese PM Weigh on Yen

Snap Election Plans by Japanese PM Weigh on Yen

The Japanese yen experienced depreciation after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced intentions to hold an early election next month to consolidate her political support. This announcement led to notable currency fluctuations, with the dollar retreating from recent highs near the psychologically significant 160 yen mark. Analysts attribute the y…