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High Frequency Trader Optiver Seeks $900 Million Debt Package
Optiver Holding BV is looking to secure about $900 million in financing as the market maker seeks to expand its trading activities, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stocks Rise as Tech Rebounds
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day than "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Turkey Market Regulator Chief Steps Down During Fund Crisis
Turkey’s market regulator chief, Mahmut Sutcu, stepped down on Monday during the fallout of a fund crisis that’s upended the country’s markets.
Women may be at greater risk of AI job losses. Telephone switch operators and PCs show why
The history of technological progress suggests that as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.
Kimberly-Clark Raising $4.9 Billion for Tylenol Maker Takeover
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is set to raise $4.9 billion from an investment-grade bond sale to help fund its pending acquisition of Tylenol maker Kenvue Inc.
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says Get Ready to Buy as Stock Drop Ends
Investors should prepare to add risk to their portfolios as a months-long pullback in parts of the equity market nears an end, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.
Pakistan Growth Disappoints as Middle East Crisis Tests Recovery
Pakistan’s economy grew less than expected in the last quarter of the financial year to June, signaling a loss of momentum in the recovery as the conflict in the Middle East poses fresh risks to the outlook.
China Signals Overnight Rate Set to Become Main Policy Benchmark
China’s central bank signaled its overnight reverse repurchase rate will replace the current seven-day rate as the new policy benchmark, in another step that aligns it closer with global peers.
India’s Finance Minister blames easy exits and excess liquidity for equity market's…
Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.
HKMA Gives Darryl Chan New Roles in Executive Function Reshuffle
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank is again shuffling executive roles, according to people familiar with the matter, as it prepares to make way for a new crop of leaders in the coming years.
France’s Bonds Drop as Rioting Heaps Pressure on Government
French government bonds dropped after a weekend of violent unrest, underlining the tension between protesters upset over the cost of living and a government that can’t pay to keep the peace.
Philippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat
The Philippines said its top diplomat summoned China’s envoy to protest his remarks on use of force amid their maritime dispute in the South China Sea.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Waves, Trump Says Riyadh Welcomes US and Israeli Support
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK Gilts Face Budget Test as Bond Market Calm Holds
Investors say a budget that avoids surprises could even spark a relief rally
Dubai Sweetens First IPO Since War With $592 Million Dividend
DIP Holding PLC is trying to rustle up demand for the United Arab Emirates’ first initial public offering since the Iran war began by offering investors dividend payouts worth $592 million over the next three years.
UK Debt Is a Buy for Those Betting on a Play-It-Safe Budget
Some big investors are betting that UK Chancellor John Healey will stick to fiscal discipline in his first budget, setting off a gilts rally.
Lindt CEO Exits as Swiss Chocolate Industry Struggles
Lindt is changing its chief executive officer as it tries to engineer a turnaround and deal with record-high cocoa costs and weak consumer demand that have weighed on the Swiss confectionary industry.
Vietnam Plans Index Options for Next Year After FTSE Upgrade
Vietnam aims to introduce stock index options in the first quarter of next year as the country seeks to deepen its capital markets and attract more overseas investors following an upgrade to its equity market.
Indonesia Said to Meet Monday With MSCI Over Shock Index Threat
Indonesian officials plan to meet with MSCI Inc. executives on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, after saying they were blindsided by the index provider’s threat to reclassify the country as a standalone market — a much more severe step than they thought was under discussion during months of talks.
China State Funds Active as Stocks Post Record Weekly Losing Run
Signs are emerging that a record 10-week losing streak for China’s benchmark stock index has prompted state-backed funds to step up their presence in the market.
Nifty Bank Heavyweights HDFC, ICICI in Focus After Weekend Earnings
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank report a mixed set of numbers.
China’s Coal Output Drops as Fears Build Over Winter Supply
Chinese coal production fell again last month, as concerns over supply mount ahead of the winter heating season when consumption typically peaks.
Japan Seeks to Quell Fiscal Fears With Outreach in English
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is seeking to assuage persistent market reservations about her management of fiscal policy by providing foreign investors with more information in English.
Indonesia’s Selloff Deepens Across Stocks, Bonds on MSCI Risk
Indonesian markets extended their selloff, with stocks deepening their worst rout in almost 30 years and losses spreading to bonds and the rupiah after MSCI Inc. warned the country may face a two-step downgrade.