Traders showed significant bearish interest in the iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) on Thursday, with put volume five times that of calls. An investor spent $1.3 million on 20,000 Jan. 27 75-strike puts.
A new report by First Street reveals that 79% of global data center capacity is at high risk from acute climate hazards like flooding and extreme winds. Chronic stresses such as heat and drought also affect over half of data centers, impacting energy efficiency and increasing costs. The Asia-Pacific region faces the highest risk.
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The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for the fourth time this year, maintaining the range at 3.5% to 3.75%. New Chair Kevin Warsh presides over the decision amid elevated inflation and Middle East conflict uncertainty. Projections show a shift, with nine members now anticipating a rate hike this year, contrasting with earlier expectations of cuts.
The Russia-Ukraine war, now exceeding WWI's duration, is fundamentally altering global order. It has triggered NATO expansion, a new arms race in Europe, and revolutionized drone warfare. Russia faces dependency on China, while North Korea and Iran benefit as arms suppliers. The conflict offers lessons for China, challenges India's balancing act, and highlights limits of US diplomatic efforts.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France and agreed to advance their bilateral ties to a new level. They aim to strengthen cooperation in economy, culture, and society, acknowledging past underutilization of their countries' potential.
South Korea's consumer prices are expected to remain elevated due to rising incomes from the tech boom and global energy price volatility, according to a Bank of Korea report. Inflation is projected to stay around 3% in late 2026.
Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Slovakia, a key EU member, aiming to deepen ties with a nation balancing East and West. The visit elevated bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership, with trade reaching $1.8 billion and a focus on the India-EU FTA.
India and Slovakia have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic first visit to the country. The enhanced ties reflect shared beliefs and priorities, with both nations aiming to expedite the India-EU free trade agreement.
India and France have elevated their defense partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on co-design and co-production of advanced defense platforms. A key area of discussion is a potential collaboration on a sixth-generation fighter jet, with India seen as a natural partner following France's split with Germany on a similar project.
Oil prices dropped below $90/barrel as the US and Iran approached a deal to restore global crude flows, easing Middle East tensions, with WTI at $86.73 and Brent at $89.45.
Hong Kong's heritage advisers have endorsed designating the nearly 180-year-old Hung Shing Temple and the city's only mosque, located inside Stanley Prison, as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed the upgrade to the highest tier of legal heritage protection, with most members agreeing the sites reflect the historical presence of minority groups.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a special strategic partnership, focusing on cooperation in semiconductors, AI, defense, and energy, with joint action plans through 2030.
Six iconic Australian music acts, including Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika and Linda Bull, were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in Sydney, celebrating 40 years of Australian music.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a special strategic partnership, focusing on expanding cooperation in semiconductors, AI, defense, aerospace, energy, and biotechnology.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a 'special strategic partnership' during a state visit. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in advanced industries, science, technology, and cultural exchange, aiming for joint prosperity.
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Bitwise suggests Bitcoin's recent price drop reflects a broader 'risk-off' market adjustment, acting as a 'canary in the macro coal mine' before traditional assets like the Nasdaq and KOSPI. Despite expanding global liquidity, BTC has repriced significantly, indicating it may be further along in its adjustment than equities. On-chain data shows stablecoin reserves remain high, signaling potential buying power on the sidelines.
Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping's summit strengthened North Korea-China ties to a 'strategic partnership', with China implicitly accepting North Korea's nuclear program, omitting denuclearization discussions, and seeking expanded military cooperation.
The Pentagon's DIA has raised the threat level of Israeli espionage to the highest due to aggressive spying on US officials, particularly regarding Iran and Lebanon policies, amid heightened tensions and conflicting interests between the US and Israel.
SpaceX's IPO is priced at nearly 100 times its 2025 revenues, a valuation Morningstar suggests is closer to $780bn, not the implied $1.77tn. The high valuation is driven by its AI operations (xAI) and the 'Musk factor', despite a reported $4.9bn loss in 2025.
The EU may expand its 'Operation Aspides' naval mission to include mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil and LNG supplies. The proposal, detailed in an internal document, aims to complement existing French-British efforts amidst rising Middle East tensions and disrupted maritime traffic.
Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses, as elevated oil prices due to Iran-U.S. tensions fueled inflation worries. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary, according to PM Netanyahu.
Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline, as escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. pushed oil prices higher, fueling concerns over energy costs and inflation. Israel and the U.S. are prepared to strike Iran again if necessary.
