IF Insights: Donald Trump’s mortgage ambitions clash with treasury reality
The 30-year Treasury yield currently hovers just above 4.8%, precisely where it stood when Donald Trump assumed office...
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The Gulf’s new capital play
With risks now seen as lower, more investors are willing to compete for opportunities in the Gulf than ever before...
Alpha Dhabi eyes global growth through USD 8 billion investment plan, IPOs
Beyond IPOs, Alpha Dhabi may monetise the sizeable stakes that it has in companies through accelerated bookbuilds (ABBs) or strategic sales...
Gulf moves beyond oil reliance
With risks now seen as lower, more investors are willing to compete for opportunities in the Gulf than ever before...
South Africa to rely on domestic bonds to refinance debt: Government
In terms of external borrowing, South Africa raised USD 2.6 billion of the projected USD 5.3 billion for 2025/26 from multilateral development banks...
Stubborn inflation weighs on UK’s economy
The British economy is beset by stagnant growth, stubborn inflation, and high debt, a fragile mix that has sparked chatter of an IMF rescue...
Averting the global debt crisis
According to the IMF, about 60% of low-income countries are now either in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress...
Is Laos falling into China’s debt trap?
Laos' sovereign debt crisis dates back to the early 2000s, when public debt exceeded 140% of GDP...
Diversification is key, weighs in on dollar versus gold: Billionaire Ray Dalio
In July 2025, Ray Dalio divested his final share in Bridgewater Associates, the hedge fund he started 50 years ago...
Burkina Faso rejects foreign debt, embraces gold
Traditionally, Burkina Faso's gold mines were owned and operated by foreign companies, resulting in limited benefits for local communities...