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Central banks shift from US Treasuries to gold and USD, flagging geopolitics as the top risk
Over 70% of the surveyed banks rank geopolitics as their top threat
Western private credit markets face a stress wave over AI and transparency concerns
Some funds limited withdrawals to avoid selling illiquid loans at large reductions
Global private equity activity slows down due to AI-related risks, geopolitical tensions
Buyout activity dropped by 36% q-o-q to USD 172 bn in 1Q 2026, while exits fell 33% q-o-q to USD…
Tokenization could amplify market risks, IMF says
Instant settlement removes the time buffers needed to manage exposure
The Gulf is winning the private capital talent war, one paycheck at a time
Pay packages in the Gulf are stretching toward USD 750k as firms compete for proven dealmakers
A four-week war could mean a USD 194 bn hit to regional GDP -UNDP
Nearly 4 mn people could be pushed into poverty amid high-intensity scenarios
Gold is nearing bear market territory as more headwinds weigh on outlook
Traditional 60/40 portfolio sees its worst month since September 2022
AI will likely widen existing wealth gaps, Larry Fink warns in annual letter
Absent for the second year in a row from Fink’s letter: ESG and climate
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