Liquid Alternatives / Trends
ExodusPoint secures $2bn in new capital commitments
ExodusPoint Capital Management has attracted $2bn in new investor commitments, increasing its assets under management to approximately $14.5bn and underscoring continued appetite for large multi-strategy hedge fund platforms, according to a report by Bloomberg. 11.06.2026
Geopolitical tensions pose unrecognised risks to agriculture
The 2022 conflict in Ukraine, Europe’s breadbasket, highlighted how quickly geopolitical disruptions can destabilise international cereal markets. While exceptional global harvests in 2025 temporarily insulated food commodity prices from the conflict in the Middle East, this supply cushion appears to be fragile. Structural energy dependencies and cyclical climate threats now challenge the long-term stability of […]
Short seller Chanos questions SpaceX IPO valuation
Veteran short seller Jim Chanos has raised fresh doubts over SpaceX’s impending public market debut, arguing that the aerospace company’s proposed valuation is based on “hopes and dreams” rather than near-term financial fundamentals, according to a report by Reuters. 11.06.2026
BVK fordert wirtschaftspolitischen Kurswechsel: Privates Kapital mobilisieren statt behindern
Was sind die konkreten Forderungen des BVK? Der BVK fordert von der Bundesregierung einen wirtschaftspolitischen Kurswechsel mit drei Schwerpunkten: Steuerlich wettbewerbsfähige Rahmenbedingungen, die international anschlussfähig sind und privates Kapital in Deutschland mobilisieren statt behindern. Nach einem Report der dpn. 10.06.2026
Neue Deloitte-Studie: KI-gestütztes Vertragsmanagement bringt deutschen Unternehmen deutlichen Effizienz- und Finanz-Boost
Durchgängige KI-Plattformen steigern den ROI um knapp 30 % – deutsche Unternehmen sparen im Schnitt 22 Stunden pro Vertragsprozess. Nach einem Report von Konii. 11.06.2026
Ranked: Europe’s Most Forested Countries
Finland has the highest forest cover in Europe, with forests covering 74% of its land area, followed by Sweden at 69%. Forest cover ranges from 1% to 74% across Europe, reflecting major differences in geography and land use. Europe’s total forest area has continued to expand since the 1990s, even as climate change, pests, and […]
Forada set to close $1bn leveraged macro fund following rapid asset growth
London-based hedge fund manager Forada is preparing to close a recently launched leveraged macro strategy to new investors after the fund attracted approximately $1bn in assets within months of its launch, according to a report by Bloomberg. 10.06.2026
Echtes Geld – die Geschichte von Gold und Silber
Im Verlauf der Geschichte haben Gold und Silber eine entscheidende Rolle im globalen Finanzsystem gespielt. Ned Naylor-Leyland wirft einen Blick auf die wichtigsten Meilensteine für die Währungsmetalle und erläutert die anhaltende Relevanz von Gold und Silber für Anleger. Nach einem Report von fundresearch. 09.06.2026
Asian equities recover as geopolitical tensions ease, while bonds remain under pressure
Asian equity markets staged a broad rebound on Tuesday following Monday’s steep falls, as investors returned to risk assets following signs of de-escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, according to a report by Reuters. 09.06.2026
Situational Awareness soars past $20bn
Situational Awareness, the hedge fund founded by 24-year-old former artificial intelligence researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has grown to more than $20bn in assets under management less than two years after launch, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. 09.06.2026
Biotech 2025: Resilient an der Oberfläche, fragil im Fundament
German Biotechnology Report 2026 warnt vor schleichender Erosion des Standorts. Die deutsche Biotechnologie hat sich 2025 bemerkenswert widerstandsfähig gezeigt. Zwölf Mrd. EUR Umsatz, 1,8 Mrd. EUR Finanzierung und fast 60.000 Beschäftigte sprechen zunächst gegen jede Krisenerzählung. Doch genau diese Robustheit stellen die Autoren des heute veröffentlichten German Biotechnology Report 2026 von EY und BIO Deutschland […]
Hedge fund crowding raises systemic risk concerns
Concerns are mounting that increasingly crowded positioning among hedge funds could amplify losses in the event of a broader market downturn, following Friday’s sharp equity sell-off that interrupted a prolonged rally driven by AI-related trades, according to a report by Bloomberg. 08.06.2026
Short-seller to blame for sharp share price decline, says Partners Group co-founder
Partners Group co-founder Alfred Gantner has dismissed recent criticism from short-seller Grizzly Research and described the sharp decline in the firm’s share price as an excessive market reaction driven by misinformation and broader sector concerns, according to a report by Bloomberg. 08.06.2026
Mapped: America’s Most Forested States
Maine leads the nation with nearly 90% of its land covered by forests, while several western and Great Plains states have forest cover below 10%. Climate, geography, and land use patterns largely explain why forest coverage varies dramatically across the United States. Despite ongoing losses from wildfires and development, U.S. forest area has remained relatively […]
Ranked: America’s Biggest Industries by Economic Output
Finance, real estate, insurance, rental, and leasing generated $6.8 trillion in output in 2025, making it America’s largest industry by GDP contribution. Professional and business services ranked second at $4.1 trillion, meaning the top two industries alone accounted for nearly 35% of U.S. economic output. Services-producing industries generated roughly 73% of GDP, highlighting the service-driven […]
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