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European Central Bank will likely cut rates this summer
The ECB kept rates unchanged when it met last Thursday
Faster approvals, simpler structure, and more impact will be hallmarks of World Bank, its chief says
The group wants to cut its 19-months approval process by a third by mid 2025
Africa’s private capital took a hit in 2023 amid global investment slump
Private capital activity declined 22% y-o-y, with only 450 transactions in 2023
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Plus: Rate watchers on both sides of the Atlantic are tripping over themselves trying to suss out when the cuts…
Gold prices hit fresh high
The ongoing surge in gold prices has been driven by central banks increasing their gold purchases
Trump’s Truth Social plummets as financials show massive losses
The company went public on the Nasdaq with a Spac last week
US corporate borrowers are fast tracking their financing plans ahead of anticipated election volatility
Companies in the US have sold USD 606 bn worth of corporate bonds since the start of the year
Blockbuster transactions double in 1Q as M&As rebound
11 blockbuster transactions valued at USD 215 bn were closed in 1Q 2024
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