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News•Mar 2, 2026
European Gas Jumps 25% as Iranian Crisis Threatens Global Flows
European natural‑gas futures surged up to 25% on March 2, marking the steepest rise since August 2023. The spike followed reports that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for roughly 20% of global LNG shipments—was largely halted amid escalating Middle‑East fighting. Benchmark contracts rallied sharply, while oil prices also jumped, underscoring broader energy market stress. The price shock highlights the fragility of supply routes that European importers heavily rely on.
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 2, 2026
Pound Drops, FTSE 100 to Fall as Investors Look to Havens
The British pound slipped to its lowest level this year as heightened geopolitical tension pushed oil prices above $80 a barrel. The decline triggered a sell‑off in the FTSE 100, with analysts forecasting a roughly 1% drop for the day....
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 2, 2026
Pakistan Bourse Resumes Trading After Record Fall Triggered Halt
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE‑30 index suffered a record intraday plunge, sinking 9.8% before trimming losses to 7.3% after an hour‑long trading halt. The sharp drop was sparked by heightened geopolitical tension after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran....
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
Stocks Tumble, Dollar and Oil Rise on Iran Crisis: Markets Wrap
Global equities fell sharply on March 1 as the Iran crisis escalated, with Asian shares dropping 1.6% and U.S. and European futures slipping over 1% and 1.7% respectively. The heightened geopolitical risk pushed investors toward safe‑haven assets, lifting the U.S....
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
ECB’s Nagel Says Doubts on Dollar’s Haven Status Have Risen
European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel warned that confidence in the U.S. dollar’s safe‑haven status is waning. He noted that recent market turbulence has led international investors to question the dollar’s reliability, contributing to its ongoing weakness. Nagel...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
Zero-Day Options Boom Is Coming for Big Tech as Hedging Picks Up
Traders are gearing up for a surge in zero‑day options (0DTE) on major tech names as the broader equity rally loses steam. Sector rotations have flattened S&P 500 gains for the year, and the close of earnings season has heightened...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
Thai Gold-Trading Curbs Take Effect as Authorities Rein in Baht
Thailand's central bank introduced strict retail gold‑trading limits effective March 1, 2026. Individuals can now trade up to 50 million baht per day on each online platform, aiming to dampen speculative buying that has lifted the baht. The cap excludes USD‑denominated...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 26, 2026
Stocks Fall on Credit, War Jitters as Oil Surges: Markets Wrap
Wall Street stocks slipped as investors grew uneasy about artificial‑intelligence‑driven disruption and mounting private‑credit risks that fund many tech firms. The S&P 500 edged toward its worst monthly performance since March, while bonds and gold rallied and oil prices neared $67...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Software Rout Ripples Through India’s Consumer Tech, Real Estate
Asian equities rose on Wednesday as the AI‑driven sell‑off in U.S. markets softened, offering a brief reprieve for India’s stock market. The Nifty index flirted with its 200‑day moving average, a key long‑term support level, before closing above it. Asset...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hong Kong Sees Fast Growth Continuing Into 2026 on Rebound
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced a 2026 GDP growth projection of 2.5%‑3.5%, raising expectations beyond the 2%‑3% range slated for 2025. The forecast follows a 3.5% expansion in 2025, the strongest pace since 2021, underscoring a robust post‑pandemic...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Memory Boom Drives Korean Stocks’ Breakthrough Past 6,000 Level
South Korea's KOSPI index surged past the 6,000 mark, closing at a record 6,085 on Wednesday. The rally was powered by a sharp rise in global memory demand, lifting Samsung Electronics 2.5% and SK Hynix 2.1%. The benchmark is now...
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 24, 2026
Tech-Led Rally Extends to Asia, Dollar Edges Lower: Markets Wrap
Asian equities extended a technology‑driven rally, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbing 1.2% for a third straight session. South Korea, viewed as a proxy for AI investment, surged 2.2% to a record high. A rebound in battered software stocks...
By Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Eversource Raises $1.5 Billion From Its First Hybrid Bonds
Utility company Eversource announced it will raise $1.5 billion through its first hybrid bond issuance, blending debt and equity features. The financing aims to support the company's growth and infrastructure investments.
Bloomberg – Markets
News•Feb 22, 2026
Rolls-Royce Plans £1.5 Billion Stock Buyback, Sky News Says
Rolls‑Royce Holdings PLC announced a share repurchase programme of up to £1.5 billion, timed with a report of record profits and a "spectacular" turnaround. The buyback is designed to return excess cash to shareholders while supporting earnings per share. It follows...
By Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Senegal Raises $158M in Short‑term Bond Auction
Senegal raised 88 billion CFA francs ($158 million) in a short‑term bond auction, with nearly half of the amount secured through a 12‑month treasury bill. The auction attracted bids worth 109.4 billion CFA francs, reflecting investor preference for short‑term debt amid concerns over...
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Saba and Cox Launch Tender Offer to Acquire Blue Owl BDC Shares
Hedge fund Saba, led by Boaz Weinstein, and Cox have jointly announced a tender offer to purchase shares of Blue Owl's business development companies. The offer seeks to acquire the Blue Owl BDCs, though the transaction value remains undisclosed. The...
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Consolidated Energy Secures Discounted Loan in Largest Discount Since 2023
Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Banks Prepare to Sell €4 Billion BASF Coatings Buyout Debt
Banks are preparing to market and sell €4 billion of buyout debt issued by BASF Coatings, a division of chemical giant BASF. The transaction, valued at €4 billion, is being arranged by a syndicate of banks ahead of a secondary market offering.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Fortress Launches New Private Debt Fund Targeting Insurance Firms
Fortress announced the launch of its latest private debt fund, aiming to raise capital from insurance companies to invest in debt opportunities. The fund seeks to tap growing demand for insurance-backed financing, though the target size and commitments remain undisclosed.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Pemex’s Jumbo Debt Sale Pushes Mexico Issuance to Monthly Record
Mexico's state oil company Pemex announced a jumbo debt sale, marking the largest issuance in the country for the month and setting a new record. The transaction, a debt financing, underscores strong demand for sovereign and corporate bonds in Mexico.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Infleqtion Launches IPO, Testing Quantum Frenzy's Staying Power
Quantum computing company Infleqtion announced its initial public offering, marking its public debut on the Nasdaq. The IPO seeks to tap into heightened investor enthusiasm for quantum technologies, though the offering size and valuation were not disclosed.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Tract Capital-Backed Entity Raises $3.8B in Junk Bond Sale for Nvidia‑lease Data Center
A $3.8 billion junk‑bond issuance, backed by asset manager Tract Capital, was launched to fund the construction of a 200‑megawatt AI data center in Nevada that will be leased to Nvidia. Investor demand surged to about $14 billion, underscoring strong appetite for...
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Pakistan International Airlines' New Owners Announce Plans for IPO
The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have announced plans to take the carrier public via an initial public offering. The IPO is expected to be launched in the coming months, aiming to raise capital and restructure the airline's...
Bloomberg – Markets