Remember the inverted yield curve? Buzz around the recession indicator, which has preceded every economic downturn since the 1960s, has died out over the last few years. As the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates in 2022, long-end Treasury rates dipped below yields on the short end, sparking fears about the economy’s health. But a recession
DOJ criminal probe investigates UnitedHealth Group for Medicare fraud The Wall Street Journal reported the Department of Justice is investigating UnitedHealth Group for possible Medicare fraud. UnitedHealth Group UNH.N investors, stunned by missteps at the once predictable healthcare giant, are warily expecting strategic changes in its Medicare Advantage health insurance business over the next year. On Wednesday,
Investors are bracing for further turmoil in Romanian markets following a recent dramatic sell-off, as presidential elections this weekend cast uncertainty over how the country will tackle the biggest national budget deficit in the EU. Bonds and currency investors are positioned for the country to lose its investment grade status and for another drop in
Stocks inched up at the opening bell of the last trading day of a good week for the global economy and financial markets. Though consumers aren’t yet seeing peace dividends in the trade war’s apparent aftermath, and questions remain about the near- and long-term implications of the Trump administration’s tariff deployment, it’s a “risk-on” feeling
For over a decade, fixed-income investors navigated a barren yield environment shaped by an era of relentless monetary intervention. The Federal Reserve’s prolonged near-zero interest rate policy and aggressive bond-buying programs — designed to resuscitate economic growth — effectively suppressed yields, leaving investors starved for cash flows. However, the bond market landscape has changed significantly,
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Utilities myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The UK’s water watchdog has promised investors revenue guarantees, no competition and minimal risk as it tries to drum up more than £50bn for projects to address water shortages. Investors will have the “right to collect”
The stock market’s most-decorated money manager has been holstering his company’s capital for more than two years for a very good reason. This has been an exceptionally busy month for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.32%) (BRK.B 0.77%) shareholders, as well as investors who closely monitor the thoughts and trading activity of billionaire CEO Warren Buffett. On
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe with other leaders during a press briefing at Whitesands Sarova Hotel in Mombasa County on May 15, 2025/ HANDOUT The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has secured a Sh12.29 billion investment from private firms to revive four state-owned sugar
As global markets evolve amid shifting economic dynamics, the next five years are set to redefine wealth creation and investment strategies. From geopolitical realignments and climate imperatives to digital transformation and changing demographic trends, a new era of capital allocation is emerging. Many experts have said that investors are expected to move beyond traditional asset
One of the biggest opportunities in healthcare today centers around genome editing. According to analysts at Grand View Research, the global genome market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of more than 16% until the end of the decade. Stocks involved in gene-editing therapies could be incredible investments to hold on