Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Mapped: America’s Oil Imports by Country
The U.S. imported 7.9 million barrels of oil per day in 2025, including crude oil and petroleum products. Canada supplied nearly 57% of those imports, far more than any other country. Mexico ranked second, followed by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Brazil. To a report by visualcapitalist. 03.09.2026
Ranked: Housing Costs in Every U.S. State in 2026
Hawaii has the highest housing cost index at 302.4, more than three times the national benchmark. Massachusetts ranks second at 217.5, followed by the District of Columbia and California. Texas stands out among large states, with housing costs 22.3% below the national average. To a report by visualcapitalist. 02.09.2026
Ranked: The World’s Top Fuel Producers by Weight
China ranks first in fuel production by weight, driven by 4.4 billion metric tons of coal output. The U.S. ranks second overall and is the world’s largest producer of both oil and natural gas. Coal-heavy countries rank prominently because this comparison measures physical output by weight rather than energy content. To a report by visualcapitalist. […]
UVA benefited from Situational Awareness gains before July hedge fund rout
The University of Virginia’s investment portfolio benefited from an early investment in AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, helping the university’s long-term investments deliver a record 27% return in the year to the end of June, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. 03.09.2026
ExodusPoint gives former BlueCrest trader more than $1bn for new macro pod
ExodusPoint Capital Management is backing former BlueCrest portfolio manager Ben Atlas with an initial allocation of more than $1bn as the multi-strategy hedge fund continues to expand its roster of senior trading teams, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.09.2026
Ranked: The World’s 20 Most Valuable Football Clubs
Real Madrid is the world’s most valuable football club, with an enterprise value of €8.1 billion. All 20 of the world’s most valuable football clubs are based in Europe. Six of the world’s 10 most valuable clubs play in England’s Premier League. To a report by visualcapitalist. 01.09.2026
SEC and CFTC delay hedge fund disclosure rules for fourth time
US regulators have postponed the implementation of expanded hedge fund reporting requirements for a fourth time, giving private fund managers more time before they must comply with additional Form PF disclosures, according to a report by Bloomberg. 01.09.2026
Ranked: The World’s Largest Countries by Land Area
The five largest countries, Russia, China, the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, account for about 40% of the world’s land area. The U.S. and Canada together cover more land than all of South America combined. Africa is home to 21 of the world’s 50 largest countries by land area, more than any other region. To a […]
Why downside protection is no longer just for institutions
As market volatility widens the appeal of tail-risk hedging beyond pension funds and endowments, Behrouz Fatemi explains how systematic strategies are bringing down the cost of protection. To a report by hedgeweek. 01.09.2026
Elliott takes stake in Air Liquide
The report cites unnamed people familiar with the situation as confirming that the New York-based hedge fund has held discussions with Air Liquide in recent weeks after establishing its stake. The size of Elliott’s investment and the specific changes it may seek from management have not been disclosed. To a report by hedgeweek. 01.09.2026
Turkey tightens hedge fund rules amid market manipulation concerns
Turkey’s capital markets regulator has introduced tighter restrictions on hedge funds, limiting their exposure to individual stocks and related-party securities as authorities seek to address concerns over market manipulation and unusually strong returns, according to a report by Bloomberg. 01.09.2026
Bundeswehr: Serielles Bauen als Blaupause
300 Gebäude, 130 Standorte, ein Rahmenvertrag – die Bundeswehr macht vor, wie serielles Bauen Zeit und Kosten spart. Ein Modell auch für private Projekte? Nach einem Report von Haufe. 28.08.2026
LBBW stabil auf Kurs
Gewinn vor Steuern leicht über Vorjahr Erträge auf sehr gutem Vorjahresniveau – Kosten rückläufig Risikovorsorge weiterhin auf niedrigem Niveau Ausblick bestätigt: Vorsteuerergebnis auch 2026 wieder über 1,1 Milliarden Euro. Nach einem Report von Konii. 28.08.2026
Mapped: The World’s Safest and Least Safe Cities in 2026
Doha ranks as the world’s safest major city, narrowly ahead of Dubai and Taipei. All 10 of the lowest-ranking cities are in Latin America or Africa, including four in Brazil and three in South Africa. The ranking is based on perceptions of crime and personal safety rather than official crime statistics or broader geopolitical risks. […]
Ranked: Countries With the Largest Share of Global Forests
Russia accounts for 20.1% of the world’s forest area, almost as much as Brazil and Canada combined. Just five countries hold more than half of the world’s forests. The Americas and Asia-Pacific each contain roughly 39% of global forest area, together accounting for nearly 78% of the world total. To a report by visualcapitalist. 29.08.2026
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