Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Mapped: How the World’s Income Map Changed in 30 Years
Thirty Asian economies moved up by at least one income tier between 1995 and 2025. Many Eastern European countries advanced into the high-income category. Guyana rose from low-income to high-income status, driven by its offshore oil boom. To a report by visualcapitalist. 06.08.2026
Tech unwind trims hedge fund gains, but industry remains up 8% for 2026
Global hedge funds surrendered almost three percentage points of performance in July as a sharp reversal in technology stocks triggered losses across multiple strategies, although the industry remains up around 8% for the year, according to a report by users citing JPMorgan analysis. To a report by hedgeweek. 06.08.2026
How the World Views China vs. the U.S. in 2026
China has a higher favorability rating than the United States in 27 of the 36 countries surveyed. China records its highest approval in Pakistan (90%), while the U.S. receives its highest rating in Israel (81%). Canada and Mexico view China more favorably, while several U.S. allies near China favor the United States. To a report […]
Mapped: Every Country’s Biggest Import Partner
China is the largest supplier of goods imports for 100 countries and territories. Germany is the biggest import partner for many European economies. The U.S. is the leading supplier to Canada, China, and much of Latin America and the Caribbean. To a report by visualcapitalist. 05.08.2026
Quantedge bucks hedge fund hiring trends as systematic strategy delivers standout 2026 returns
Singapore-based systematic hedge fund Quantedge is emerging as one of the industry’s strongest performers in 2026, combining market-leading returns with an unconventional talent strategy that focuses on recruiting graduates rather than experienced portfolio managers, according to a report by eFinancial Careers. 06.08.2026
Major hedge funds fend off coordinated cyberattack campaign using AI-driven phishing tactics
A number of the world’s largest hedge funds were recently targeted in a coordinated cyberattack campaign that relied on AI-enabled voice phishing techniques to try to gain access to internal systems, according to a report by Bloomberg. 06.08.2026
Spezialfonds zur Jahresmitte 2026: Gewinne tragen institutionelle Anleger durch Krisen
Das erste Halbjahr war von politischen Konflikten, extremen Ölpreisschwankungen und der Unsicherheit über Zinsen und den KI-Sektor geprägt. Trotzdem hielten sich die Kapitalmärkte erstaunlich robust. Institutionelle Anleger konnten im Schnitt eine höhere Zwölfmonatsrendite erzielen als nach dem ersten Halbjahr 2025, wie aus der Spezialfonds-Analyse von Universal Investment hervorgeht. Nach einem Report fundresearch. 05.08.2026
BlackRock macht Ernst: Neue Krypto-Fonds für den Milliardenmarkt
BlackRock erweitert sein Angebot um zwei tokenisierte Geldmarktfonds. Die Produkte sollen als Reservewerte für Stablecoins dienen. Nach einem Report von btc-echo. 04.08.2026
Waldbrände und Cat Bonds: Wie die Feuer in Europa den Milliardenmarkt für institutionelle Anleger antreibt
Der Markt für Katastrophenanleihen mit Waldbrand-Exposure verzeichnet 2026 einen neuen Rekord. Gleichzeitig rückt Europa als möglicher neuer Absatzmarkt für Wildfire-Cat-Bonds in den Fokus institutioneller Investoren. Nach einem Report von investrends. 04.08.2026
Gold verliert an Glanz: Anleger halten sich zunehmend zurück
Die Stimmung deutscher Goldanleger hat sich im Juli weiter eingetrübt. Sinkende Preise und die unklare Zinspolitik von Fed und EZB bremsen die Nachfrage. Dennoch bleibt die Zahl der Käufer höher als die der Verkäufer. Nach einem Report von Cash. 05.08.2026
Goldrausch in Mali: Bergbau-Einnahmen fließen in Infrastruktur
Mali will massive Gold-Einnahmen in Straßen, Bahnstrecken, Energie und Wasser investieren. Bis zu 762 Millionen Euro könnten für den Ausbau mobilisiert werden. Nach einem Report vom Focus. 05.08.2026
Americans Use Less Energy Than 50 Years Ago
U.S. energy consumption per person has fallen nearly 13% since 1975, from 323 million British thermal units (Btu) to 282 million in 2025. Industrial energy use per capita declined nearly 30% over the same period, the largest drop of any sector. Commercial energy use was the only sector to rise, climbing nearly 22% per capita […]
Hedge funds boost bullish oil positions despite price retreat on US-Iran diplomacy hopes
Hedge funds increased their bullish positions in crude oil at the fastest pace since March, even as oil prices fell sharply on Monday after signs of renewed diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran eased concerns over global energy supplies, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.08.2026
Yen rally fuels hedge fund short squeeze as intervention fears grip FX markets
The Japanese yen surged on Monday, extending last week’s sharp gains as traders and hedge funds continued to unwind bearish positions amid growing expectations that Japanese authorities could intervene again to support the currency, according to a report by Reuters. 03.08.2026
Hedge funds lock in profits as South Korean chip stocks retreat after record rally
South Korean equities fell sharply on Monday as investors took profits in semiconductor stocks following last week’s historic rally, with hedge funds and other leveraged investors reducing exposure after a period of extreme market volatility, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.08.2026
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