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European markets are set to open higher, with the FTSE 100 up 39 points and the DAX rising 53 points, as investors await earnings from Imperial Brands and Thyssenkrupp, along with euro zone inflation data. In the U.S., confidence in rate cuts by the Federal Reserve appears to be waning, with a 62.1% likelihood of a December cut, down from previous weeks. Meanwhile, Wall Street banks have differing predictions for gold prices in 2025, with Goldman Sachs forecasting $3,000 per ounce.
African countries" debt trades at significant discounts, making the continent an ideal candidate for debt-for-nature swaps. With yields on African bonds approximately 120 basis points higher than those of other emerging markets, these swaps allow for the purchase of sovereign debt at reduced prices, redirecting savings towards conservation efforts.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. provided documents that prompted UK regulators to investigate the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley, the former CEO of Barclays. The bank alerted the Financial Conduct Authority in November 2019 about the findings related to Staley"s ties to the late financier.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and top financial officials will address the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit in Hong Kong, focusing on mainland China"s financial developments. The summit, hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, features prominent global bankers amid a challenging economic landscape, with signs of recovery following recent stimulus measures from Beijing.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher, buoyed by Wall Street gains and a Tesla rally, as investors await key speeches from Chinese financial officials at a summit in Hong Kong. The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to release minutes from its recent monetary policy meeting, where interest rates were held steady at 4.35%. Meanwhile, U.S. markets showed mixed results, with the Nasdaq rising 0.6% and the Dow Jones slipping 0.1%, amid concerns over the Federal Reserve"s rate cut trajectory.
Indian bonds are experiencing their largest outflows since June, with overseas investors selling a net Rs 4,960 crore ($588 million) last week, driven by rising US yields and a hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of India amid accelerating inflation. Concerns over a slowing economy have also led to significant sell-offs in Indian stocks, totaling $2.7 billion in November, contributing to a quarterly total of $13.6 billion. The yield premium on India's 10-year debt over US Treasuries has narrowed to about 243 basis points, nearing a one-year low.
Overseas investors are rapidly reducing their holdings of Indian bonds, with a net outflow of 49.6 billion rupees ($588 million) last week, marking the largest withdrawal since June. This trend is driven by rising US Treasury yields, which have diminished the attractiveness of Indian fixed-income securities. The interest-rate differential between the US and India is expected to narrow, prompting foreign investors to offload a total of 87.5 billion rupees in Indian debt this month.
Santander has significantly expanded its US investment banking operations, increasing staff from 900 to about 1,300, largely through hiring former Credit Suisse bankers. The firm has focused on leveraged finance, completing 110 deals this year, and aims to enhance its market position while maintaining its culture. Despite upfront costs and a recent pretax loss in the US arm, the investment bank has become a crucial revenue contributor, accounting for nearly 14% of the group"s income.
Medeloop, a Silicon Valley-based AI medical research startup, has raised USD 15.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Inovia Capital, with contributions from several other investors. The funding will enhance Medeloop's AI-powered platform, which accelerates research processes by utilizing autonomous AI agents and integrated tools for managing studies from inception to publication. CEO Rene Caissie aims to address inefficiencies in medical research, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has received a credit grade upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, reflecting its resilience amid economic fluctuations and significant market share gains over the past decade. The long-term issuer credit rating for the New York-based bank has been raised to A, with a stable outlook.
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