AMSTERDAM, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent developments surrounding the leadership of the US Federal Reserve have underscored the importance of institutional stability for global trade and financing conditions. For internationally active companies, predictable funding costs, stable currencies and reliable buyer behaviour are essential.
Liberty Energy said Wednesday it priced a private offering of $700 million of 0% convertible senior notes due March 1, 2031, upsized from a previously planned $500 million. Initial purchasers have an option to buy up to an additional $70 million of the notes.
Activity in Britain's services sector grew strongly in January and confidence rose, a survey showed on Wednesday, but firms also reported a jump in their prices, a potential concern for the Bank of England before its interest rate decision this week.
The euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January as demand nearly stagnated and hiring came to a halt, indicating a fragile start to 2026, a survey showed. The HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell ?to 51.3 in January from 51.5 in December, touching a four-month low.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2026 ZTO Express Inc., a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China?, today announced?a proposed offering of?US$1.5?billion?in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 in offshore transactions outside the United States to non-U.S. persons that are "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in Rule 144A under the United States Securities...
The world's central banks - and many bond investors - may look at Australia's decision on Tuesday with some discomfort. Japan's peculiar circumstances apart, the RBA is the first major central bank since 2023 to hike rates - and just six months after its last cut. Although expected by markets, the RBA also leaned hawkish about further hikes.
Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) today announced the pricing of, and that it has agreed to sell, $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes will be general unsecured, senior obligations of Liberty.
Navios South American Logistics Inc.: Reference is made to the announcement by Euronext Oslo B?rs on 2 February 2026 regarding the application for listing by Navios Logistics of a senior secured bond issue with an initial issue amount of USD 400,000,000, within a framework of USD 600,000,000, with ISIN NO 0013606418 on Euronext Oslo B?rs.
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee. Euro zone preliminary inflation data on Wednesday will set the tone for markets ahead of the European Central Bank's ?rate decision a day later, as policymakers keep close tabs on the euro's strength.
MSCI's global equities gauge lost ground on Wednesday with technology stocks leading losses on Wall Street, while the dollar rose against Japan's yen?and silver outperformed gold following their recent plunge. Oil prices rose sharply for a second consecutive day as the U.S. and Iran appeared to disagree on some elements of their plan for nuclear talks expected to take place on Friday.
* China RatingDog services PMI 52.3 in Jan vs 52.0 in Dec. * New business growth accelerates. * Business confidence slips over global economic outlook concerns. * Nine-day holiday period expected to boost services. By Ellen Zhang and Ryan Woo.
* Miran on unpaid leave from his CEA post since Fed appointment. * Had promised Senate would depart Council if Fed tenure prolonged. By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal.
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 4, 2026 ?The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, to be held February 8-9, 2026, in AlUla Governorate, in partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund. The conference will be held amid rapid transformations in the global economy.
Japan's services activity expanded at its quickest pace in nearly a year while the overall private sector posted the fastest growth in 32 months, buoyed by robust demand, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been on a crusade to get the Federal Reserve to lower its policy rate, but his focus now seems to be shifting to long-term borrowing costs. This is bad news for the millions of borrowers facing high mortgage rates and, of course, Trump himself, whose fate in November's midterm elections could hinge on the "affordability crisis" facing voters ?across the country.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned on Tuesday from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, a ?White House spokesman said.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned on Tuesday from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, fulfilling a pledge he made to the Senate as his assignment at the central bank becomes longer-lasting.
The Democratic members of the Senate Banking committee on Tuesday asked Republican committee chair Senator Tim Scott to delay the nomination proceedings for former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next chair of the U.S. central bank.
The Democratic members of the Senate Banking committee on Tuesday asked Republican committee chair Senator Tim Scott to delay the nomination proceedings for former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next chair of the U.S. central bank.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned on ?Tuesday from ?his position as ?chair of the ?White ?House's Council of Economic ?Advisers, ?a White House spokesman said.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leaning toward nominating economists Guilherme Mello and Tiago Cavalcanti to roles as central bank directors, as suggested by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Sallie Mae?, formally SLM Corporation (SLM), today announced Chief Financial Officer Pete Graham will speak at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:10 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay will be available at SallieMae.com/investors. Sallie Mae believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / In an increasingly volatile global economy, investors are reassessing how to preserve capital while maintaining exposure to long-term growth. Gold, silver, and real estate remain three of the most reliable pillars in this category.
BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (DMB) today announced a distribution of $0.0420 per share of common stock, payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026. The Fund intends to make regular monthly distributions to its common shareholders at a level rate based on its projected performance.
Supply should be "well-received, given strong inflows and the increase in reinvestment capital for the new month," said Chris Brigati, managing director and CIO at SWBC, and Ryan Riffe, senior vice president of capital markets at the firm.
VistaShares has rolled out a new ETF that combines U.S. Treasuries, Bitcoin exposure, and an active options strategy, in line with the rising interest in hybrid ETFs that aim to optimize income without forgoing a defensive approach.
* Warsh's Fed leadership may lead to balance sheet reduction. * Economic data delayed due to partial government shutdown. * Rising productivity aids Fed's inflation battle, says Barkin. By Karen Brettell.
Financial stocks were decreasing in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF down 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.4%. Bitcoin was dropping 4.6% to $75,068, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly lower at 4...
"This would be an unnecessary change that would be difficult to administer and comply with and which would severely limit municipal entity choice," the Bond Dealers of America said in a comment letter.
Financial stocks were decreasing in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF dropping 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.4%. Bitcoin was dropping 4.6% to $75,068, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly lower ...
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said that the US economy remains resilient, with last year's rate cuts supporting the labor market, but added that the FOMC is ready to respond if conditions deteriorate.
* Global equities index dips as Wall Street loses ground. * Gold and silver rise after two-day selloff. * Dollar falls, US Treasury yields up. * RBA hikes rates to 3.85%; Aussie bounces. By Sin?ad Carew and Amanda Cooper.
Native American Tribes are working from a disadvantage in bond sales due to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations that force them to register public market issuances, which raises costs.
Financial stocks were decreasing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.9% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF dropping 1.3%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.9%. Bitcoin was dropping nearly 6% to $74,031, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 1.7 ba...
Investors are ramping up bets on higher long-dated Treasury yields and a steeper yield curve as incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to press for interest rate cuts while shrinking the U.S. central bank's balance sheet.
Financial stocks were decreasing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF dropping 1.4%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 2%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.5%. Bitcoin was dropping 4.8% to $74,932, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 1.7 basis poi...
Data from the Labour Force Survey shows that Canada's job market has pumped out nearly 200,000 net new jobs since summer's end, defying expectations, said TD. However, these gains have been met with some skepticism given weaker signals in other key job surveys -- such as payrolls -- not to mention the broader gross domestic product data, wrote the bank in a note to clients.
* Stocks rise as gold attempts a recovery. * Dollar falls, U.S. Treasury yields up. * RBA hikes rates to 3.85%; Aussie bounces. By Sin?ad Carew and Amanda Cooper.
Russia's gross domestic product grew ?1% in ?2025, President Vladimir ?Putin said ?at ?a meeting with the ?government ?on Tuesday. Addressing a spike ?in ?prices ?seen in January following a value-added ?tax increase, Putin said the impact would ?be short-lived ?and that inflation ?was expected to reach around 5% by the end of ?the year.
Brazil's federal police have opened an investigation into potential fraudulent ?management at state-run lender BRB, two sources ?familiar with the matter told Reuters ?on Tuesday. The probe ?deepens scrutiny ?of BRB following its failed attempt to ?acquire Banco Master, ?a deal blocked by the central bank in September.
Amid robust growth and inflation at the 2% target in the eurozone, the European Central Bank currently has no reason to change its monetary policy stance, said Berenberg. All observers polled by Bloomberg expect the ECB to leave the deposit rate unchanged at 2.0% for the fifth consecutive time at its meeting on Thursday, noted the bank.
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* Warsh's Fed leadership may lead to balance sheet reduction. * Economic data delayed due to partial government shutdown. * Rising productivity aids Fed's inflation battle, says Barkin. By Karen Brettell.
HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 3, 2026 According to Mordor Intelligence, the bond market size is projected to expand from USD 127.36 trillion in 2026 to USD 167.52 trillion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.62% over the forecast period.
In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.
Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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