ECB Warns Dutch Pension Reform Risks Spurring Bonds Selloff
The reform of the Dutch pension system may result in a selloff in long-maturity bonds and interest-rate swaps,…
Take Trump’s peace deal or rely on flaky European friends – POLITICO
No breakthrough on assets Talks are now intensifying among officials in the European Commission and EU governments, especially…
Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs amid 2025’s market gains
Insta_photos | Istock | Getty Images Retirement account balances, which sank at the start of 2025 amid wild market swings, hit…
Senegal’s Debt Dilemma: Navigating Financial Vulnerabilities Amid IMF Standoff
The International Monetary Fund has engaged in discussions with Senegal regarding strategies to tackle the West African…
U.S. Treasury yields: economic data blackout continues
U.S. Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Friday as investors continued to face an economic data blackout amid…
Bundesbank sees years of losses ahead, but thinks the worst is over – POLITICO
Nagel stressed that the Bundesbank’s balance sheet was “solid” and said he sees no need to ask the…
Bundesbank reassures banks on concerns over capital reform proposals – POLITICO
“There are some institutions relying on AT1 capital in ‘going-concern’ concepts. They would have to adapt,” Michael Theurer,…
EU closes in on deal to use Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine – POLITICO
In preparation for the meeting, EU ambassadors informally agreed draft European Council conclusions seen by POLITICO that call…
Belgium lays out red lines on €140B Ukraine loan – POLITICO
The Belgian government fears it will be on the hook for any legal and financial claims filed by…
Germany backs EU’s ‘creative’ plan to send frozen Russian cash to Ukraine – POLITICO
Supporters of the Commission’s plan claim that it would be legally secure as it wouldn’t technically expropriate the…
Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions – POLITICO
Pål Jonson also confirmed Sweden plans to accelerate its military buildup, aiming to reach NATO’s new defense spending…
China bans Nvidia chips outright – Focus on BoE rate decision
Asia market update: FOMC cuts with cautious bias; JP/KR equities power to new records; China bans Nvidia chips…