News•Mar 6, 2026
Gateway Re 2026-2 a Testament to Transparency and Performance of SageSure’s Platform: CEO
SageSure successfully issued the $175 million Gateway Re Series 2026‑2 catastrophe bond, meeting its target size while pricing Class A notes below initial guidance and Class B notes within range. The multi‑peril bond provides reinsurance for Auros Reciprocal and Interboro across storm, earthquake, wildfire, severe thunderstorm and winter storm exposures in six U.S. states. Swiss Re Capital Markets acted as sole structuring agent and bookrunner, underscoring the deal’s market credibility. This issuance follows SageSure’s earlier $670 million Series 2026‑1 bond, cementing its position near the top of the Artemis cat‑bond sponsor leaderboard.
By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Nike Could Be One Step Closer to Converse Sale as Swoosh Reveals $300 Million in Restructuring Costs
Nike disclosed roughly $300 million in pre‑tax restructuring charges for the nine months ending Feb. 28, driven largely by severance costs and the consolidation of U.S. distribution centers that eliminated nearly 800 jobs. The filing references "exit or disposal activities," fueling analyst...
By Footwear News
News•Mar 6, 2026
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The Options Clearing Corporation announced that its existing S&P 500 INDEX PM/EURO flex series under the 4SPX symbol will be consolidated into the standard SPXW series. The change affects seven call contracts expiring in July and August 2026 with strikes ranging from 5,150...
By OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) – Information Memos
News•Mar 6, 2026
Donoghue Forlines Lists Risk-Managed ETF on NYSE ARCA
The DF Tactical 30 ETF (ticker DFTT) began trading on NYSE ARCA on November 12, 2025, offering a rules‑based, risk‑managed exposure to large‑cap momentum stocks. The fund follows the DF Risk‑Managed Tactical Top 30 Index, which rotates quarterly among the thirty...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Mar 6, 2026
FIA Highlights Challenges, Opportunities of 24/7 Trading and Clearing
The Futures Industry Association (FIA) issued a whitepaper outlining the transition to 24‑hour, 7‑day trading and clearing for exchange‑traded derivatives. It highlights the need for continuous clearing, robust risk management, and sufficient liquidity to prevent market instability. The paper presents...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
News•Mar 6, 2026
Senegal Cuts Government Agencies to Save Cash Amid Debt Woes
Senegal announced the closure of 19 government agencies, eliminating roughly 1,000 public‑sector jobs. The move is projected to save at least 55 billion CFA francs over the next three years. The decision comes as the country's debt surged to 132% of...
By BusinessLIVE
News•Mar 6, 2026
SEC Reaches Partial Settlement with Consultant of Failed Bond-Financed Arizona Sports Park
The SEC reached a partial settlement with Jeffrey Puzzullo, the construction consultant who helped fabricate financial projections for the $284 million Legacy Cares municipal bond offering in Arizona. Puzzullo pleaded guilty to conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft,...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Minerals Council Suggests Tariff Methodology, Costs as Next Focus for Eskom
The Minerals Council South Africa praised Eskom for achieving a 68.5% energy availability factor, above the 68% target, but warned that the utility’s tariff methodology, legacy diesel contracts, and rising wage costs could push electricity prices beyond inflation. The council...
By Mining Weekly
News•Mar 6, 2026
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi Tops 800 MW Hexi Solar Module Tender
Longi’s subsidiary Longi Solar Technology secured the top spot in an 800 MW PV module tender for Gansu’s Hexi new energy base, offering a bid of CNY 0.754 ($0.104)/W and committing to delivery by June 2026. Canadian Solar announced that its 2 GW heterojunction...
By pv magazine
News•Mar 6, 2026
Macau Residential Sales Fall as Prices Reset
Macau’s residential market contracted in 2025 as total transactions slipped 9.2% to 2,775 units, prompting developers to cut prices and focus on pre‑sale projects, which surged 44.8% to 333 deals. Supply remained limited, with only ten approved projects adding 484...
By World Property Journal
News•Mar 6, 2026
Dollar Falls After Weak U.S. Jobs Data
U.S. non‑farm payrolls unexpectedly dropped 92,000 in February, pushing the unemployment rate up to 4.4% and prompting analysts to anticipate further Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar index (DXY) slipped to 99.063 from 99.308 as markets digested the weaker labor...
By Wall Street Journal — Markets
News•Mar 6, 2026
Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty
China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan designates Hong Kong as the vanguard of its “strong financial nation” strategy, shifting the city from a neutral capital bridge to a core component of Beijing’s financial security architecture. The 2026‑27 Hong Kong budget formalizes this...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Mar 6, 2026
Digital Rupee vs Digital Euro: Which CBDC Is More Business-Friendly?
The article pits India’s Digital Rupee against the EU’s Digital Euro, evaluating which central bank digital currency (CBDC) best serves commercial users. It notes the Digital Rupee’s near‑real‑time settlement, open‑source APIs, and early integration with Indian e‑commerce giants, while the...
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Mar 6, 2026
How the White House’s Plan B on Tariffs Can Give It All the Trade Leverage It Needs
The Supreme Court’s February 20 decision barred the president from imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, ending the Trump administration’s primary trade‑leverage tool. Until that ruling, the administration had clinched eight reciprocal trade agreements and ten framework deals...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Mar 6, 2026
Retail Trader Activity Soars as Middle East Conflict Unfolds: Capital.com
Capital.com reported a 49% jump in active retail traders and a 73% rise in total trading volume on 2 March as the Middle East conflict intensified. Oil surged to become the platform’s second‑most‑traded instrument, with new oil traders up 1,255% and...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Mar 6, 2026
Piero Cipollone: Digital Euro
The European Central Bank entered the current preparation phase for a digital euro in November 2025, concentrating on technical readiness, market engagement, and legislative support. A controlled pilot with real‑world transactions is slated for mid‑2027, with a potential first issuance targeted...
By European Central Bank — Press/Speeches
News•Mar 6, 2026
India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s four‑day visit to India in late February marked a pragmatic reset in bilateral ties, delivering a suite of agreements across energy, AI, defense, space and critical minerals. The centerpiece is a $1.91 billion uranium supply contract...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Mar 6, 2026
Broker’s Call: Hyundai Motor India (Reduce)
Hyundai Motor India posted an 8% YoY rise in Q3FY26 EBITDA to ₹2,020 crore, but the figure fell 17% quarter‑on‑quarter, missing both the broker’s and Bloomberg forecasts. Management highlighted GST‑driven demand and a dealer inventory below four weeks, projecting 5‑6% domestic...
By The Hindu Business Line — Markets
News•Mar 6, 2026
How Will the Iran War Affect the Global Economy?
The Iran‑Hamas war is unlikely to dent global GDP, as the Gulf accounts for only 2‑3% of world output. However, the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly a quarter of seaborne oil and one‑fifth of LNG flow—poses a serious chokepoint for...
By Chatham House – All Content
News•Mar 6, 2026
Hurco Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2026
Hurco Companies reported Q1 FY2026 results, posting a net loss of $3.47 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, an improvement over the $4.32 million loss a year earlier. Sales and service fees declined 8% to $42.9 million, while orders grew 5% to $42 million,...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Mar 6, 2026
Intercontinental Exchange to Launch Container Freight Futures in April
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced plans to launch four container freight futures contracts on April 7, pending regulatory approval. The contracts will be U.S.-denominated, cash‑settled, and indexed to the New York Shipping Exchange’s Freight Indices covering routes between Asia, Europe and the United States....
By Journal of Commerce (JOC)
News•Mar 6, 2026
California School Bonds Retain Resilience Despite Headwinds
California school‑district municipal bonds remain a solid risk‑adjusted investment despite mounting headwinds such as declining enrollment and exposure to child‑sex‑abuse lawsuits. Strong state backing via Proposition 98 and first‑lien tax claims underpin the sector’s credit quality, with most districts holding A‑rating...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Yangzijiang Maritime Development Gets Shareholder Approval for Share Buyback at EGM
Yangzijiang Maritime announced that shareholders approved a share‑buyback mandate at its extraordinary general meeting, allowing the company to repurchase up to 10% of its issued shares. The resolution garnered votes representing roughly S$1.6 billion, or 99.9% of the shares present. The...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 6, 2026
Immuneering Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
Immuneering Corporation announced its 2025 financial results, highlighting a 64% overall survival rate at 12 months for atebimetinib plus modified gemcitabine/nab‑paclitaxel in first‑line pancreatic cancer. The company secured FDA and EMA alignment on the design of its pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Mar 6, 2026
Direct Impact of 10% Increase in Oil Prices Estimated to Be Around Almost 1% on WPI: Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda estimates that a 10 percent rise in global oil prices will directly lift India’s Wholesale Price Index by roughly 0.7‑1 percent, potentially reaching a full 1 percent when indirect effects are counted. The surge would push oil imports up by...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Buy Netflix as Ads, Pricing Power and Generative AI Drive Growth, Says CFRA
CFRA Research upgraded Netflix to a Buy, raising its 12‑month target price to $115, implying about 16% upside. The firm highlighted the streaming giant’s expanding advertising business and demonstrated pricing power as key drivers of revenue growth through 2026. Analyst...
By CNBC – ETFs
News•Mar 6, 2026
Royal London: 80% of Funds Beat Benchmarks
Royal London reported that 80% of its actively managed funds outperformed three‑year benchmarks on an equally weighted basis, and 51% beat benchmarks when weighted by assets under management. Operating profit rose 18% in 2025, driven by strong performance in pensions,...
By Funds Europe – ETFs
News•Mar 6, 2026
Where to Invest As Iran War Hits Global Stock Markets
The Iran‑related conflict has nudged global equity markets lower, with Europe’s index down nearly 5 % and the U.S. benchmark off about 1 %. Oil prices surged above $84 a barrel, benefitting energy stocks, while shipping firms posted double‑digit gains despite limited...
By Morningstar UK – News
News•Mar 6, 2026
Freight Costs Increase Following Military Strikes in the Middle East
Freight rates from the Far East to the U.S. and Europe rose sharply after recent military strikes in the Middle East, according to Xeneta data. Spot prices jumped about 10% on West Coast routes and 9% on East Coast routes,...
By pv magazine
News•Mar 6, 2026
Market Data Costs – the New Market Structure Battleground
At the FIX EMEA Trading Conference, industry leaders debated the impact of new transparency rules that require exchanges to disclose market‑data margins. The disclosures are prompting a restructuring of pricing models, which many smaller firms fear will raise operational costs....
By The TRADE News – Markets/Derivatives Trading
News•Mar 6, 2026
Kids Saver: Securing AUM in the Great Wealth Transfer
The article highlights the imminent multitrillion‑dollar wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations and warns that wealth managers risk losing assets under management (AUM) if they fail to engage heirs. Kidbrooke proposes a "kids saver" framework that turns a...
By Fintech Global
News•Mar 6, 2026
Deutsche Bank Names Gerald Podobnik Co-Head of Its Corporate Bank
Deutsche Bank has appointed Gerald Podobnik as Co‑Head of its Corporate Bank, effective immediately, replacing Ole Matthiessen. Podobnik will share global leadership with Michael Diederich and join the Group Management Committee, reporting to Fabrizio Campelli. He brings 23 years at the bank, most recently serving...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Mar 6, 2026
Intermodal Lags Carloads in Latest U.S. Rail Freight Data
U.S. rail carriers posted a modest 1.6% rise in total traffic for the week ending Feb. 28, reaching 516,729 carloads and intermodal units. Carloads jumped 6.9% driven by a 20% surge in grain shipments, while petroleum, chemicals and metallic ores also...
By FreightWaves
News•Mar 6, 2026
Aferian Shares Suspended as Company Prepares for Sale
Aferian has suspended its AIM‑listed shares as it moves toward a pre‑pack administration and the sale of its operating subsidiaries, 24i and Amino, to a single buyer. The transaction, backed by senior lenders, is expected to close within days and...
By Broadband TV News
News•Mar 6, 2026
Court Clears Way for 24-Story Garment District Tower After Pretzel Mogul Loses Breach-of-Contract Suit
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Paul Goetz ruled in favor of Shahn Andersen, allowing him to proceed with the purchase of a 6‑story industrial building at 349 West 37th Street in the Garment District. The decision overturns seller George Makkos’ attempt...
By Crain’s New York Business
News•Mar 6, 2026
Investment Platform Competition Heats up – What It Means for Your Fees
Investment platforms are slashing fees as digital neobrokers gain market share, forcing incumbents to follow suit. Hargreaves Lansdown reduced its headline annual fee from 0.45% to 0.35% in March, while eToro and other app‑based brokers continue offering low‑cost structures. The...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Mar 6, 2026
Entravision Net Loss Improves In Q4 Thanks to AI Ad-Tech Division
Entravision Communications posted a fourth‑quarter net loss of $18.2 million, a sharp improvement from $56.4 million a year earlier, while full‑year loss narrowed to $79.2 million. The turnaround was driven entirely by its Advertising Technology & Services (ATS) segment, which saw revenue jump...
By Radio Ink
News•Mar 6, 2026
BlackRock Launches Flexible Income Bond iShares ETF on London Stock Exchange
BlackRock introduced the iShares € Flexible Income Bond Active UCITS ETF on the London Stock Exchange on 6 March 2026. The GBP‑hedged, accumulating share class carries a 0.42% expense ratio and gives investors exposure to a globally diversified bond portfolio. The fund can allocate...
By ETFWorld Europe (EN)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Ayala’s IMI Posts $13.5-M Profit in 2025
Ayala’s Integrated Micro‑Electronics Inc. (IMI) posted a $13.5 million net profit for 2025, marking its return to profitability after a multi‑year restructuring. Revenue reached $996 million and core gross margin rose to 9.6%, up from 7.3% the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA jumped...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
News•Mar 6, 2026
Asia Week Ahead: Focus on Japan’s GDP Data and Key Inflation Release From China
Japan is set to revise its 2025 Q4 GDP upward to 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter, driven by strong winter bonuses and a rebound in capital spending. In China, February CPI is expected to rise to 1.0% year‑on‑year, buoyed by Lunar New Year...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Mar 6, 2026
Reliance Diesel, Jet Fuel Ships Turn to Asia Instead of Europe Amid Iran War
Reliance Industries rerouted two fuel tankers—about 100,000 metric tons of diesel and 75,000 tons of jet fuel—from Europe to Asia as the Iran‑Israel conflict chokes supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian jet‑fuel margins surged to a record $80 a...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Mar 6, 2026
WisdomTree Launches India Earnings ETF
WisdomTree has introduced the WisdomTree India Earnings UCITS ETF, an earnings‑weighted fund that tracks the proprietary WisdomTree India Earnings Index. The ETF carries a 0.55% total expense ratio and is listed on Xetra, Borsa Italiana, SIX Swiss Exchange and the...
By Funds Europe – ETFs
News•Mar 6, 2026
Bloomberry Swings to Full-Year Net Loss
Bloomberry Resorts Corp reported a P2.6 billion net loss for 2025, reversing the same amount of profit recorded in 2024. Consolidated EBITDA dropped 39 percent to P10.2 billion, driven by a 23 percent decline in GGR at its flagship Solaire Resort Entertainment City. Overall...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
News•Mar 6, 2026
Libya Restarts Gasoline Production at Sarir
Libya’s National Oil Corp announced that the Sarir refinery has resumed gasoline production after a three‑year shutdown, restoring its 10,000 bpd gasoline capacity. The restart follows a major overhaul of the crude distillation unit completed in January and includes the activation...
By Rigzone – News
News•Mar 6, 2026
ASEAN–Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative: Reimagining Travel for a New Era
In October 2023 ASEAN and Japan launched the ASEAN‑Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative, a practical platform that showcases real projects ranging from community‑based tourism to low‑carbon travel. The effort moves beyond policy rhetoric, emphasizing knowledge exchange, job creation, ecosystem protection, and...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 6, 2026
Hedge Funds Rank AI as Their Top Priority – but Experts Say They May Be Ignoring This Blind Spot
A Hedgeweek survey shows 41% of hedge funds now rank AI integration ahead of talent and cost optimisation, making it the sector’s top priority for 2026. Roughly one‑third have already embedded AI into research and trading, while another quarter are...
By Hedgeweek
News•Mar 6, 2026
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Net Income up 1% in 2025
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) posted a modest 1 percent rise in net income for 2025, reaching P18.3 billion, while its consolidated core net income held steady at P25.5 billion. The conglomerate’s diversified portfolio—power, banking and food & beverage—delivered solid earnings, with AboitizPower EBITDA...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
News•Mar 6, 2026
Gold Digger: Drums of War Have Gold Bugs Calling for US$6000
Gold prices are being pushed higher as Middle East conflict escalates, with Argonaut raising its 12‑month target to $6,000 per ounce and State Street assigning a 35% probability to a bull case of $5,500‑$6,250. Safe‑haven demand has lifted gold ETF...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Jindal Stainless Flags Possible Shipment Delays to West Asia
Jindal Stainless warned that shipments of stainless steel to West Asia may be delayed due to the escalating conflict affecting maritime routes and airspace. Although the region represents a small portion of its export business, the company highlighted potential transit...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Mar 6, 2026
How to Deliver Results at Scale for People and Planet
Five years after its launch, Finance in Common (FiCS) now coordinates over 540 public development banks (PDBs) managing roughly $23 trillion, demonstrating that collective financing can support Sustainable Development Goals. The International Development Finance Club (IDFC) deepens this effort by aligning...
By Devex – News