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  • Inflation Market Volatility Creates Opportunities for Investors

    The inflation market has experienced significant movements in March, with meaningful moves across the curve. The risk-off narrative that dominated the market in February led to depressed valuations for TIPS at the start of the conflict. However, the initial reaction of the market was a bid on traded inflation, particularly in the 1-5yr sector of…

  • Diverting Military Aid: Pentagon’s Latest Decision and Its Implications

    The Pentagon is considering diverting military aid intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, a move that could have significant implications for global security. The proposal, which is still in its early stages, would see weapons such as air defense interceptor missiles redirected towards conflicts in the region. While the Trump administration has yet to…

  • Cross-Currency Basis Volatility Remains Elevated Despite Improved Global Environment

    The cross-currency basis markets have continued to exhibit heightened volatility this week, with intraday drops of 2.5bp in EURUSD cross-currency basis and 3.5bps in JPYUSD cross-currency basis on Monday. Despite the global environment showing signs of improvement over the past two days, volatility in these markets remains elevated, with intraday moves now only around 1bp,…

  • The EU’s Security Risks from US Technology and Data: A Growing Concern

    As the European Union (EU) continues to grapple with the challenges of a globalized digital economy, it is increasingly concerned about the security risks associated with relying on US technology and data. A recent article in The Times highlights the growing fear among EU officials that the bloc’s dependence on American tech giants could compromise…

  • Will the Oil Industry be the Catalyst for a Market Crash?

    As the global economy continues to face uncertainty and volatility, many investors are wondering if there will be a trigger that leads to a market crash. One potential catalyst that has been gaining attention is the oil industry. With the price of crude oil plummeting in recent months, some experts believe that this could be…

  • Market Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions Continue to Affect Investor Sentiment

    In today’s mid-day note, Goldman Sachs highlights the ongoing volatility in the stock market, with the S&P 500 trading within a 1% band for the sixth consecutive day. This is only the fourth time in the past year that we’ve seen such a prolonged streak of high volatility. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue to be a…

  • Is All the Bad News Priced In for Private Credit?

    Private credit funds have been facing redemption caps and increased redemption requests, leading some to wonder if all the bad news is already priced into the market. Despite bearish sentiment in the alternative investment space, both Ares and Apollo Global managed to close on daily highs Tuesday. However, flow wise, the desk remains slightly net…

  • Sarepta Therapeutics’ Gene-Silencing Tech Shows Promise in Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

    Sarepta Therapeutics, a biotechnology company specializing in gene-silencing technology, has reported encouraging results from two clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). These drugs, developed using the company’s siRNA platform, interrupt the process by which proteins are made, reducing or knocking down the target…

  • Navigating the Complexities of the Iran Crisis: A Former Intelligence Head’s Insights

    As the crisis between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, former Head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Branch Danny Citrinowicz offers a nuanced perspective on the options facing President Trump. According to Citrinowicz, the choices are not between good and bad, but rather between bad and very bad. Any agreement will require significant…

  • Market Recovery Sparks Momentum and Private Credit Redemption Headlines

    In today’s market wrap, we see a mixed bag of performance with the overall market recovering from early session lows. The latest headlines out of the Middle East have sparked some optimism, with an Iranian source claiming that there has been US “outreach” and Tehran “willing to listen.” This has led to a mid-morning rally…