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Ranked: The World’s Most and Least Liked Countries
Switzerland and Canada have the world’s highest net perception scores, both at +36. The United States ranks among the five worst-perceived countries, with a score of -16. Israel records the lowest score globally at -24, followed by Afghanistan and North Korea at -19. To a report by visualcapitalist. 20.06.2026
Ranked: America’s Biggest Government Contractors
Lockheed Martin received $73.7 billion in federal contract obligations in FY 2025, more than double the next-largest contractor. Defense firms dominate the ranking, accounting for eight of the top 14 contractors. Healthcare and IT companies also receive billions in federal spending through benefits administration, pharmaceutical distribution, and cybersecurity contracts. To a report by visualcapitalist. 19.06.2026
Global macro and equity funds drive May hedge fund gains, says Citco
Hedge funds delivered another month of positive performance in May, extending their recovery from the first-quarter market sell-off, while investor appetite remained strong with the industry recording a fifth consecutive month of net inflows, according to the latest data from Citco. To a report by hedgeweek. 19.06.2026
Sport als Anlageklasse: Worauf Investoren jetzt achten müssen
Geringe Marktkorrelation, inflationsresistente Einnahmen, globales Wachstum: Sport hat sich zur eigenständigen Anlageklasse entwickelt. Marion Reichel und David Eckner zeigen, wie professionelle Investoren Zugang finden. Nach einem Report vom private-banking-magazin. 19.06.2026
Ranked: The World’s Top Billionaire Cities in 2026
New York leads the world with 146 billionaires, the highest concentration of billionaire wealth in any city. Chinese cities account for 34% of billionaires across the top 32 cities, with Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing all ranking in the global top four. Asia is home to 58% of the billionaires represented in the ranking, highlighting the […]
FERI Sees Leverage as Industry’s Biggest Risk Amid Market Concentration
Marcus Storr, Head of Alternatives at FERI, believes his team has navigated the recent period of volatility. The past several months have crystallised the notion that, in the current environment, FERI’s preferred allocation is to highly specialised long/short equity managers. “We do not invest in broad global equity offerings; this allows us to measure and […]
Ranked: Which Countries Depend Most on Middle East Oil?
Japan imports the equivalent of 77% of its oil consumption from the Middle East, highlighting East Asia’s continued dependence on the region. The U.S. and Canada are among the least reliant major economies, at just 3% and 1%, respectively. Countries that depend heavily on Middle Eastern oil may be more vulnerable to supply disruptions and […]
Zentralbanken holen ihr Gold nach Hause und sind weiter hungrig
Immer mehr Zentralbanken lagern ihre Goldreserven im eigenen Land statt im Ausland, da sie angesichts zunehmender geopolitischer Spannungen mit weiteren Käufen des sicheren Anlagehafens Gold rechnen. Nach einem Report von wallstreet-online. 17.06.2026
Man Group warns of AI credit bubble as debt financing surges
Man Group has warned that rapidly expanding debt issuance tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure could be creating conditions reminiscent of previous market bubbles, as companies race to finance AI-related growth, according to a report by Bloomberg. 17.06.2026
Generali Investments steigt in den Markt für aktive ETFs ein
Generali Investments erweitert sein Produktangebot und plant den Einstieg in den europäischen Markt für aktive ETFs. Noch im zweiten Halbjahr 2026 will der Asset Manager ein eigenes ICAV auflegen und erstmals aktiv gemanagte ETFs für institutionelle und private Anleger in Europa anbieten. Nach einem Reprint von fundresearch. 16.062.2026
Charted: China’s Rise to Energy Superpower
China’s share of global energy consumption rose from 7% in 1980 to 28% in 2024, making it the world’s largest energy consumer. China now consumes more energy than the combined total of advanced economies outside the United States. Emerging and developing economies now account for 65% of global energy consumption, up from 37% in 1980. […]
Stocks rally as US-Iran deal eases oil fears and boosts risk appetite
Global markets rallied on Monday after the US and Iran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supply disruptions and fuelling a broad shift toward risk assets, according to a report by Bloomberg. 16.06.2026
Hedge funds up short bets on European carmakers amid Chinese competition
Hedge funds are stepping up bearish positions against some of Europe’s largest automotive groups, targeting both equity and debt as Chinese manufacturers gain market share and reshape the industry’s competitive landscape, according to a report by the Financial Times. 16.06.2026
IW-Trends Schwierige Besetzung der Leitungsposten in kommunalen Bauämtern – Eine Auswertung von Stellenausschreibungen
Die Infrastruktur in Deutschland muss gründlich modernisiert werden. Im Zentrum stehen dabei die kommunalen Infrastrukturen und die dafür notwendigen Umsetzungskapazitäten. Nach einem Report von iwkoeln. 15.06.2026
Warburg-Bank verkauft ihr Multi-Family-Office
Die Hamburger Warburg-Bank verkauft das Familiy-Office Marcard, Stein & Co an Rothschild & Co. Die französische Investmentbank erhält dadurch eine deutsche Banklizenz und baut ihr Angebot in der Vermögensverwaltung aus. Nach einem Report des Manager Magazin. 15.06.2026
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