When Citi closed its public finance division, Archana Chandrasekhar took the opportunity to reflect on her 14 years at the firm. She realized that her skill set extended beyond municipal finance to sub-investment grade project finance. This realization led her down a new path, away from the traditional banking world and towards real estate investments.
JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank by assets, experienced a significant drop in its shares, falling by 5% on Tuesday. The decline came after the bank’s president, Daniel Pinto, expressed concerns about the accuracy of market expectations for net interest income and expenses in 2025. Pinto suggested that the current estimate of $90 billion for
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has become well-known for his incredibly bullish views on Bitcoin. In a recent interview with CNBC, he boldly declared that he believes Bitcoin is destined to reach a valuation of at least $13 million. This prediction is not the first time that Saylor has made such a dramatic statement, but it
Citi, a prominent brokerage firm, has provided a nuanced perspective on the future of the US dollar. While maintaining a positive view on the currency for the next one to two months, Citi anticipates a potential weakening of the dollar in the near term. This forecast is based on the current market conditions which suggest
UBS has recently advised investors to consider selling any potential short-term gains in the US dollar, as they adopt a more bearish stance on the currency for the medium term. The firm sees the possibility of a corrective rebound in September, especially if the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to rate cuts aligns with the seasonal
The cryptocurrency Dogecoin, known for its meme-based origins, is finally starting to show signs of recovery after weeks of uncertainty in the market. With a current trading price of $0.10, DOGE is slowly inching closer to breaking through the second zero of the decimal point. This psychological barrier could potentially signify a new chapter for
Bitcoin’s price rose on Tuesday, extending a rebound in recent sessions as steep losses from the previous week saw bargain buyers step into cryptocurrency markets. However, Bitcoin’s rebound was limited by anticipation of key U.S. inflation data later in the week. Sustained capital outflows also indicated that sentiment toward crypto remained weak. Despite the rebound,
The Asian currencies remained relatively stable on Tuesday, with minimal movement observed. This stagnation can be attributed to the anticipation of key inflation data that is expected to impact the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Over the past week, most regional currencies experienced losses due to concerns regarding worsening global economic conditions. However, the anticipation
The rise of the Web3 ecosystem has brought about a wave of innovation and disruption, but one area that has long been a challenge for companies operating in this space is access to flexible and efficient financing solutions. Traditional models have proven to be inadequate, with over-collateralization requirements and rigid repayment terms acting as major
The recent market volatility has left many investors feeling uncertain about the future of their portfolios. Mizuho, a prominent Wall Street firm, has released its top stock picks for September in an attempt to navigate these challenging times. Among its recommendations are well-known companies like Micron Technology, Energy Transfer, and Lowe’s, each with unique factors