SUMMARY The stock market sell-off appears to be signaling a recession.However, we believe the bond market disagrees, as spreads are tight, and credit is available.The Fed is more aligned with the bond market, based on its pause of rate cuts, in our opinion. The first quarter of 2025 has been tough for US equity investors, as the S&P 500 has underperformed both international stocks and the bond market. The sell-off caused the S&P 500 to retrace more than 23% of its rally that started in October 2023. During the broad market pullback, the S&P fell into correction territory, falling more…
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Crypto czar David Sacks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets Bo Hines attend the White House Crypto Summit at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersBo Hines has no professional background in crypto. He earned his law degree three years ago from Wake Forest. He’s twice unsuccessfully run for Congress in North Carolina. Now the 29-year-old former football player is wrapping up his second month as one of the leaders of President…
As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development approaches, Umberto Marengo looks at the role of blended finance in mobilising private capital for sustainable development, highlighting the need for more effective deployment at scale. At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, the development community must think about the role of private finance, according to Umberto Marengo | Wanan Yossingkum on iStock In the run up to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (Ff4D), which aims to reform global financing mechanisms to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the development community must reflect on…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday listed next week’s top market-moving events, including earnings reports from GameStop, McCormick and Dollar Tree. He underscored that angst on Wall Street will continue as tariff policy remains uncertain.”There’s a lot going on next week, but until we get some resolution on the trade front, you need to expect more uncertainty and more volatility like we saw today,” Cramer said. “There’s just too much negativity and, for the moment, it seems impossible to fight it.”KB Home reports on Monday, and Cramer pointed out the homebuilder faces challenges with inflation and mortgage rates. But he said…
As global regulatory frameworks tighten and sustainability reporting becomes integral to corporate strategy, businesses are under increasing pressure to achieve carbon neutrality. The rising demand for verifiable carbon credits has led organizations to explore nature-based solutions (NBS) that offer long-term ecological and social benefits. However, challenges such as fragmented carbon markets, low-quality offsets, and uncertain regulatory landscapes make it difficult for companies to implement effective sustainability initiatives. In the era of corporate sustainability, businesses are increasingly looking for impactful solutions to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. IMPCA: A Science-Driven Approach to Sustainability IMPCA is at the forefront of…
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – TRADING DAY Late push lifts Nasdaq to first gain in 5 weeks Many of the world’s major central banks sent a strong message this week that the uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars is weighing on growth, stoking inflation, and dramatically reducing visibility on the interest rate outlook. It’s a highly unpredictable and nervy environment for investors to navigate, as reflected by the lack of clear direction across world markets this week. The MSCI World equity index snapped a four-week losing streak for a rise of 0.7%, the S&P 500…
San Francisco announced that it will switch on speed cameras this week at 33 locations distributed throughout the city. This makes it the first city in California to use the life-saving technology under a new statewide pilot program.“Speed cameras address the #1 cause of severe and fatal crashes in San Francisco,” said Jodie Medeiros, executive director of Walk San Francisco, in a statement. “San Francisco’s streets will undoubtedly be safer with this technology, and we’re grateful to City leaders for acting quickly after state legislation was passed to launch speed cameras.”An SFMTA map of speed camera locationsAs previously reported, the legislation…
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) will be implemented from April 1, 2025. With guaranteed pension benefits, government contributions, and investment flexibility, UPS aims to provide financial security for central government employees post-retirement.Index Fund CornerSponsoredScheme Name1-Year ReturnInvest NowFund CategoryExpense RatioAxis Nifty 50 Index Fund+32.80%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.12%Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund+38.59%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.21%Axis Nifty Next 50 Index Fund+71.83%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.25%Axis Nifty 500 Index Fund–Invest NowEquity: Flexi Cap0.10%Axis Nifty Midcap 50 Index Fund+46.03%Invest NowEquity: Mid Cap0.28%As the rollout approaches, financial experts share insights on how it will work and what employees should expect.Guaranteed pension…
A sign for the U.S. Social Security Administration is seen outside its headquarters in Woodlawn, Md., on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner reversed his stance late Friday after telling multiple news outlets that a new court ruling may require him to shut down the agency’s operations.Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek said in a written statement that the court “issued clarifying guidance” about its earlier temporary restraining order barring members of the Trump administration’s DOGE team from having access to private data. “Therefore, I am not shutting down the agency,”…
Greenpeace is facing a $660 million lawsuit by Energy Transfer Partners. The verdict is more than a legal case; it could change the climate movement significantly. The lawsuit came from Greenpeace’s involvement in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). This project has been controversial for its environmental and social effects. The talk about the verdict often centers on free speech. But its wider effects on climate activism and the fight against fossil fuels mustn’t be overlooked. The Dakota Access Pipeline and Its Climate Impact The Dakota Access Pipeline is 1,172 miles long. It has sparked many environmental protests…