How Fund Managers Are Responding to the German Bond Situation
Europe’s bond fund managers are scrambling to adjust their portfolios as Germany’s fiscal revolution triggered a dramatic move in government bond yields that spread as far as Japan. Expectations for future government spending in the eurozone and beyond are shifting rapidly, sending longer-term bond prices tumbling and pushing up bond yields sharply. Some managers are […]
Franco-Nevada’s Panama Arbitration Scheduled for 2026 Hearing
Arbitration proceedings between royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada (TSX, NYSE: FNV) and Panama over the reopening of the $10 billion Cobre Panama copper mine are moving forward after a tribunal formed in December said it will hear the case in October 2026. Canada’s Franco-Nevada had a gold-copper steaming agreement with First Quantum (TSX: FM), the mine’s […]
Is a Gold Rally on the Horizon? XAU/USD Price Forecast in Times of Economic Uncertainty
Will Gold Rally? XAU/USD Price Outlook Amidst Economic Uncertainty Most Read: Weekly Market Outlook: Trigger Uncertainty, Nasdaq in Correction & US CPI Data Ahead Gold is feeling a bit of pressure at the start of the week as markets are cautious of what lies ahead. Rising tariff developments, recessionary fears and an uncertain geopolitical outlook […]
Wiring, energy, geopolitics drive 2025 metals: Sprott
Critical metals, uranium and gold will shine this year driven by accelerating deglobalization and energy security demands, Sprott said in a special report Monday. Broader trade conflicts affecting allies and adversaries alike could reduce business investment and global GDP, while decoupling due to rising protectionism and trade tensions will likely accelerate in sectors that are […]
Amid Ongoing Concerns of Bank Failures, Corporate Finance Leaders Focus on Liquidity and Security
As Fears of Bank Failure Persist, Corporate Finance Leaders Prioritize Liquidity and Safety Though the worst of 2023’s banking crisis lasted just five days, its effects continue to haunt corporate finance leaders nearly two years later. Nine out of 10 executives and senior managers involved in deposit administration said they were concerned about near-term deposit […]
Insights Gained from 150 Years of Stock Market History
This month marks five years since the covid market downturn. Though the initial downturn on March 9, 2020, was dramatic—the US stock market lost nearly 8% in one day—the US stock market ultimately recovered from that crash in just four months, making it the fastest recovery of any market crash over the past 150 years. […]
Electrovaya Closes $50.8 Million Direct Loan with Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) to Expand U.S. Battery Manufacturing
Electrovaya Inc. has secured a $50.8 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) under its “Make More in America” initiative, combining it with a $20 million credit facility from BMO and $12 million in equity for a total of over $80 million. This financing will support the expansion of Electrovaya’s Jamestown, […]
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Following Earnings Results?
Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B reported fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 22. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Berkshire’s earnings and stock. What We Thought of Berkshire Hathaway’s Q4 Earnings Insurance underwriting remains solid as investment income increases: Berkshire’s insurance subsidiaries continued to benefit from tailwinds on both sides of the business. Favorable underwriting conditions (enhanced by a more favorable […]
High Voltage: Vanadium Shines as Key Battery Metal in Election Spotlight
High Voltage: Vanadium gets a big boost as battery metal takes centre stage in election In a significant move for the Western Australian vanadium industry, Premier Roger Cook has pledged to reduce royalties on vanadium products by 50% as part of the Labor Party’s campaign to stimulate economic growth and investment in the sector. Coupled […]
US President Donald Trump Dismisses Recession Fears Amid Trade War, States ‘I Hate to Predict Such Things’ | World News
US President Donald Trump bunks recession claims amid trade war, says ‘I hate to predict things like that’ | World News US President Donald Trump has refused to dismiss the possibility of a US recession as his shifting trade policies fuel economic uncertainty and market volatility. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, he defended […]