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Introduction In 2025 the global macro hedge fund sector posted its strongest performance since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis, benefiting from unprecedented market volatility that offered both enormous risks and substantial opportunities. This performance shift was driven by dramatic swings in foreign exchange rates, commodities prices, and sovereign bond markets, as well as […]

Introduction Global advertising spending is set for a major jump in 2025, reaching levels far higher than previously forecast. Analysts now project global ad expenditure to rise close to nine percent, pushing the total to well over the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. This sharp upward revision comes after months of economic uncertainty shaped […]

Introduction South Korea’s financial landscape entered another sensitive period as the nation’s finance minister issued a public pledge to safeguard the stability of the won at a time when the currency continues facing persistent downward pressure. In a significant press briefing, the finance minister emphasized readiness to address excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, […]

Introduction The U.S. Federal Reserve recently injected more than 50 billion dollars into the financial system through its short-term lending facilities. This unprecedented liquidity operation raised eyebrows across global markets, as analysts and investors began to question whether this was a routine adjustment to temporary funding pressures or an early signal of deeper systemic stress. […]

Introduction The International Monetary Fund issued a stark warning about emerging vulnerabilities in global financial markets, highlighting particular concern over the rapid expansion of the private credit sector. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that developments in non-bank financial institutions sometimes keep her awake at night, emphasizing the need for closer oversight and global coordination. Her […]