Trump administration official seeks to assuage growing investor concern over the country’s public finances
Investors’ concerns about US policymaking and Fed independence weigh on greenback and bonds
Demerger marks significant milestone for corporate overhaul and refocus on copper and iron ore
Fast-tracking the return of more idled capacity could push global prices down further
Fiscal worries and demographic changes knock demand for super-long bonds
Legislation would erode the appeal of US financial assets, warn banks and investors
Lack of exits for deals struck by managers in frothy times is straining the business model of the asset class
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill could make or break the market trend
Buying the best companies regardless of their country of origin might be the right policy
New standard threatens a vital funding source for sovereigns and corporates across the Middle East, Asia and beyond
In a number of key markets, investors are losing patience with governments still wanting to borrow like there’s no tomorrow
Fintech reports rise in profits despite expected financial hit from anti-money laundering investigation
Some real experts weigh in
Plus, Dai-ichi Life/M&G tie-up, dollar/Treasury yield correlation, and Daniel Katz at Sotheby’s
There is an urgent need to rethink financial structures that are failing billions of people
Union Investment sold out of US oil major and smaller peer EOG Resources after review
Switzerland’s success shows that a nation can revalue its way to prosperity
China’s Citic shows interest in sale that is core plank of FTSE 100 group’s push to raise $20bn
Many business schools are responding with renewed commitment to diversity and environmental issues
Many businesses are discovering that ecosystems are not just worth safeguarding, they are worth investing in
Many factory workers have put faith in Donald Trump and broken with their union over support for tie-up
50% levy would disrupt factories and supply chains in America’s biggest foreign supplier of the metal
Panvira aims to raise $200mn in foreign capital to invest in local equities
One potential fix is using AI to cut extraction costs
Support programme for low-income communities has made a real difference in the US and the idea is being adopted in the UK
US president escalates global trade war two days after a court ruled against the legality of his levies
Companies offering funding deals to start-ups often raise capital on stock exchanges
Wall Street’s S&P 500 gains 6% in May
JPMorgan Chase chief calls on Trump administration to set country on better fiscal path
Default will not have wider implications for country’s bonds
Rightwing party says cryptocurrencies will be allowed as a form of tax payment if it wins power
And South Korea looks cheap
Authorities are jailing people for throwing cash at parties after 70% fall in naira’s value over two years
Plus, Evercore signs up for SaaS analysts and on the ground at the Maga-filled crypto conference in Las Vegas
Leading industry figures say some act more like passive funds that track benchmark indices
US company benefits from double subsidy on biofuels as surge in imports threatens to wipe UK ethanol industry