4 Questions about Egypt’s Financial Crisis
Egypt is in an economic and financial crisis. Can the government weather the storm? Our editor, Samuel Yip, asked Yury Zusman, a London-based emerging market strategist and the author of a research series EM Dynamics, to shed light on the four key areas that will show us where the macro picture is heading.
Carried Away: How Low Interest Rates Shaped a Financial System, and What Happens Now
The Federal Open Market Committee may be split on future rates, but what is certain is that the financial system has already gone through a sea change. We may be witnessing only the first stage of a higher interest rate environment, and this will have a knock-on effect on asset prices across different sectors.
ESG Assets Under Management Continue to Expand
As climate impacts become ever more evident around the world, global investment in funds with holdings that prioritize environmental, social and governance issues continues to expand.
Inflation Concerns and Fed Policy Take Centre Stage
Consumer spending and personal income rose more than expected in January in the US, leaving investors wondering whether the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates for longer than expected.
Tesla’s Share Price Steadily Claws Back 2022 Losses
Tesla’s share price has been steadily rising since the beginning of the year, erasing a substantial portion of the losses the stock posted during 2022.
ChatGPT Launch Disrupts Big Tech, Boosts Small Tech
Just two months after launch, the chatbot is estimated to have had 100 million monthly active users in January. This makes it the fastest-growing consumer application in history, according to investment bank UBS.
Food Inflation: Five Years and Counting
Food inflation has been on the rise for the past five years around the world amid geopolitical conflict – not least Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -- and climate shocks. With food prices soaring, several little-known agriculture exchange-traded funds have outperformed the S&P500 during the last twelve months.