UBS forecasts a decline in the euro/yen exchange rate, predicting it will reach 151 by the end of 2025 and 145 by the end of 2026. The bank attributes the yen's strength to growing confidence in the Bank of Japan's interest rate policies, while cautioning that political instability in France could deter foreign investment in French bonds, potentially undermining the euro's stability.
16:48 04.12.2024
Investors are exploring strategies to acquire undervalued health care turnaround stories through options trading. This approach allows them to capitalize on potential recovery while managing risk effectively. The focus is on identifying opportunities that promise significant returns as the sector rebounds.
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside the Hilton Hotel in New York during an investor day event. Reports indicate a targeted attack, with the assailant waiting for Thompson and firing multiple shots from close range. The 50-year-old executive succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, while the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian socialite and entrepreneur, has been accused of leading a sophisticated crypto money-laundering network linked to Russian oligarchs and criminal organizations. Following U.S. sanctions in late 2023, authorities revealed her involvement in laundering millions for ransomware affiliates and facilitating large financial transfers to the UAE. Investigations have uncovered extensive operations involving cash exchanges and cryptocurrency transactions across Europe, highlighting a new methodology in money laundering.
Swiss entrepreneurs are increasingly concerned about the strong franc and potential U.S. tariffs, with worries rising from 26% to 49% since 2016. The Swiss economy is projected to grow by 1.5% this year, bolstered by solid domestic demand, despite challenges from European economic weakness. Analysts anticipate continued interest rate cuts and significant growth in sectors like artificial intelligence and electricity.
16:34 04.12.2024
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, played by renowned violinist Joseph Joachim during the premiere of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s New York on February 7, with a valuation of $12 to $18 million. This sale could break the record for the most expensive musical instrument, currently held by the Lady Blunt Stradivarius at $15.9 million.
UK police have dismantled Russian networks facilitating the movement of billions for oligarchs, street gangs, and spies by converting cash into cryptocurrency across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The National Crime Agency described the operation as a sophisticated laundromat capable of supporting various criminal activities. These "crypto-rich" networks functioned as illicit clearing houses, transferring equivalent values of cash internationally.
India's "Pharmaceuticals Mission" aims to boost generic production, with simple generics leading the market due to cost-effectiveness and ease of manufacturing. Cardiovascular diseases drive demand, while small molecules dominate product types. Retail pharmacies remain the preferred distribution channel, and key players like Cipla and Teva are expanding their offerings.
UnitedHealth shares are showing a positive trend, currently priced at EUR 576.00, with a market capitalization of EUR 530.87 billion and a dividend yield of 1.38%. Analysts recommend a "buy" with a target price of USD 621.36, reflecting strong growth potential amid a stable earnings trend. The company, as the largest private health insurer in the USA, benefits from a robust market position and is well-positioned to adapt to future challenges in the healthcare sector.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has negotiated agreements with Vertex Pharmaceuticals and bluebird bio to include their sickle cell disease treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, in a new Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. This voluntary model allows states in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to apply for funding based on the drugs' effectiveness in improving patient outcomes. With over 100,000 individuals affected by sickle cell disease in the U.S., the initiative aims to enhance access to innovative therapies while providing budget predictability for state Medicaid agencies.
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