Investor excitement over AI helps Big Tech once again drive gains in blue-chip S&P 500
Shift into passive strategies and ETFs has accelerated as performance of pricier mutual funds lags behind benchmarks
Traders take profits following big rise in equities this year
Lenders brushed off concerns about hit from falling interest rates
Politics and luxury goods weigh on benchmark Cac 40 index
Companies take advantage of huge investor demand to pull forward bond issuance originally planned for next year
Amid much pessimism there are also several things that may well lift the mood
There is a good chance the Trump administration will take action over the issue after complaints from the right
With global economies stuck in low growth, profit margins cannot rise forever and political risks may increase
There has been a profound shift in thinking on capital raisings
This year’s hot IPO in temperature-controlled warehouses has found 2024 to be tricky
US jobs data adds to investor confidence over strength of American economy
New indictment adds count of money laundering to case against Terraform Labs co-founder
Ten topical questions to test your news nous
Ken Griffin’s and Izzy Englander’s funds likely to have outperformed industry
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth
Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks
Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
The sector has a growing share of female leaders, who say they value purpose and work-life balance
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer
Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’
While many traders have brushed off concerns, the potential impact is clear
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
Transit deal expires with no follow-up agreement on flows to central Europe
FCA has not yet used new powers to fine or prosecute groups that do not co-operate
KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy transition
Industry is decommissioning legacy lines as demand for metal expected to grow
Only 20% of actively managed equities and fixed income vehicles outperformed over 15 years
Biden administration races to provide Kyiv with additional support before Donald Trump takes office
US watchdog is seeking greater scrutiny over asset management giant’s vast holdings in lenders
We failed to foresee the Trump effect and the scale of the boost his election win would give to the crypto universe
Right on the price of crude — but who would have thought renewables would have another bad year?
Incoming president is picking nominees with vested interests to be in charge of key regulatory areas
Case could give justices a chance to curb the rush to sue in the most ideologically friendly venues
