Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar surged after a robust August jobs report showed the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs, according to data reported by Dow Jones and tracked by CNBC. The stronger-than-expected hiring print significantly altered market expectations for monetary policy, elevating the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike at the upcoming … Read more
CreatorFi has secured $45 million in new financing to fund creator-led media businesses, according to Business Insider. The firm advances capital to creators against earnings from major platforms like Roblox, Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, while also offering traditional business loans. How CreatorFi Advances Capital to Creator-Led Media Companies Checks from CreatorFi typically range from $500,000 … Read more
U.S. Treasury yields are declining as cooling import prices and a resilient economy shift investor expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy. According to data from Tradeweb, the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.528% while the two-year yield fell to 4.122%, as markets weigh safe-haven demand against tempered outlooks for interest-rate hikes. Market Response to Yield Compression … Read more
Global financial markets are recalibrating as escalating military tensions in the Middle East drive a resurgence in oil prices, prompting a flight to safe-haven assets. U.S. Treasury yields have retreated from session highs, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.570%, while European bond markets track this volatility, according to Tradeweb data and analysis from ING … Read more
CDC Data Centres’ New Zealand subsidiary recorded a net loss of $87.7m for the 2026 financial year, despite generating a gross profit of $117.3m. According to company filings, the loss was driven by $145.6m in fair value write-downs on investment properties, foreign exchange volatility, and rising debt costs, contrasting sharply with a $637.6m profit in … Read more
Global bond markets are facing renewed volatility as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive a sharp rise in government debt yields. According to data from Tradeweb and LSEG, U.S. and European benchmark yields hit four-week highs following U.S. strikes against Iranian coastal sites, which disrupted oil supply concerns and reignited inflation fears among investors. … Read more
The Property Council of Victoria has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Premier Jacinta Allan’s government, citing a collapse in industry confidence and a critical slowdown in construction. According to the latest Industry Sentiment Survey from the Property Council and Procore, Victoria’s sentiment index has plummeted to 67 points—the lowest level since the first weeks of … Read more
The Weiti Bay housing project, a 909-hectare coastal development north of Auckland, remains stalled in a high-stakes legal battle as creditors seek to recover more than $67 million in debt. Following a May Court of Appeal ruling, control of the land is now subject to an expressions-of-interest process managed by administrators, as warring parties contest … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja warned that Pakistan’s reliance on borrowing to fund state operations is unsustainable and threatens long-term economic stability. Speaking at a seminar, Raja argued that the nation’s current debt levels have surged to match the total borrowing accumulated over previous decades, creating a cycle that limits public welfare and … Read more
A 15-year-old student in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, recently left school to work as a car washer, earning RM80 per week to support her family after their eviction. According to social activist Abbe Hae, the teenager’s mother and four younger siblings faced extreme poverty after the family’s primary breadwinner was incarcerated for a non-drug-related offense. The … Read more