A Busy October for H.I.G. Capital: Multi-Sector Investments Reflecting Market Agility
As global markets continue to present both challenges and opportunities, H.I.G. Capital, the Miami-based alternative investment powerhouse, has launched a series of strategic moves that underscore its agility and foresight. With $65 billion of capital under management, H.I.G. has long been known for its diverse investment approach. However, the firm's activities in October 2024 paint a picture of a company not just participating in market trends but actively shaping them.
Oct 13, 2024 10:13 PM EDT
The Surge in Copper Prices: Predictions and Market Reactions
The global copper market has been experiencing a significant surge in prices, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand. This trend has caught the attention of investors, industry analysts, and policymakers alike, as copper is needed in various sectors, particularly in the growing fields of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Here are some of the key factors behind the price surge, market reactions, and future predictions for copper prices.
Belgian Billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov Puts Private Jet on Market for $46m
Shukhrat Ibragimov, the chairman of mining giant Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has put his Dassault Falcon 8X up for sale for $46 million.
IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders
IC Markets has recently launched its proprietary trading platform, IC Funded, and it's already creating a buzz in the trading community. What started as a soft launch has now captured the attention of traders worldwide, highlighting a significant shift in how retail traders can access capital and participate in the markets.
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US Production Squeezes Brent, Goldman Forecasts Lower Prices Down the Road
Goldman Sachs said that robust US production will limit any increase in oil prices, lowering its price projection for Brent crude by $10 per barrel to between $70 and $90 in 2024.
Dec 18, 2023 09:50 AM EST
10-Year Treasury Yield Slip Further After Fed’s ‘Big Shift’
Monday marked the start of the last full trading week of 2023, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note continued to decline.
Dec 18, 2023 06:38 AM EST
US Inflation Fuels $100 Million Gold Rush at Costco, Bars Disappear in Hours
Profits from Costco's gold rush are substantial, as revealed during an earnings call on Thursday when the membership-based wholesale retailer sold an astounding $100 million worth of one-ounce gold bars in the previous quarter. Customers snatched up the gold, which sold out in hours despite ongoing inflation.
Dec 16, 2023 10:50 AM EST
SEC Blocks Crypto Rules, Coinbase Throws Down the Gauntlet
On Friday, Coinbase Global submitted a petition to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requesting new regulations for the digital asset industry. The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the nation said that it will file a lawsuit against the decision.
Dec 16, 2023 10:10 AM EST
US Markets Rocket Forward, Dow Inches Closer to Uncharted Territory
US stock futures increased on Friday, as optimism over potential deeper and earlier interest rate reduction continued to drive the Dow toward a new high for the third consecutive day.
Dec 15, 2023 11:10 AM EST
Wall Street Cheers as Fed Takes Pause, But Eyes Bumpy Economic Landing Next Year
U.S. equities are poised to reach new highs as a result of the Federal Reserve's dovish stance, but some investors are concerned that the market may be moving too quickly given the uncertain outlook for the economy and corporate earnings.
Dec 14, 2023 07:23 AM EST
Fed Must Avoid Policy Errors of the 1970s, Warns Wall Street Veteran Milken
If past performance is any indication, renowned investor Michael Milken anticipates a cautious monetary policy stance from the Federal Reserve.
Dec 12, 2023 10:16 AM EST
China Stocks Reverse Course After Slump Fueled by Deflation Concerns
After being driven down early in the day by data indicating ongoing deflationary pressures stemming from poor domestic demand, China's equities reversed direction and rose on Monday.
Dec 11, 2023 05:48 AM EST
China's State Banks Eye Strategic Dollar-Yuan Swaps
China's biggest state-owned banks were observed on Tuesday exchanging dollars for yuan in the onshore swap market and then selling those dollars in the spot market to strengthen the yuan.
Dec 05, 2023 08:07 AM EST
US Inflation Expected to Ease Further, Recession Fears Diminish
According to a study issued on Monday, the majority of business economists believe that even if the employment market eventually weakens due to rising interest rates, the U.S. economy might escape a recession in 2024.
Dec 04, 2023 09:31 AM EST
Gold Surges Past $2,100, Signaling a New Era of High Prices
For the second day in a row, gold prices broke beyond $2,100 on Monday, as the world's appetite for metal looks certain to persist.
Dec 04, 2023 07:08 AM EST
Oil Markets Brace for Impact as OPEC+ Announces Production Cuts
The OPEC oil cartel, led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers like Russia, took another huge go at supporting lagging crude prices on Thursday, extending some supply restrictions into next year and pulling in up-and-coming oil provider Brazil.
Nov 30, 2023 10:59 PM EST