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Beyond Corporate Bonds: Enhance Income With Private Credit

In the current higher-for-longer interest rate regime, more fixed income investors are seeking alternate paths to diversify their income sources. One option that may not have yet considered is private credit or more spe…

Indonesian Rupiah: Weakness risks persist – MUFG

MUFG’s Lloyd Chan highlights the Indonesian rupiah’s continued vulnerability as USD/IDR moved back above 18,000 amid renewed Middle East tensions and elevated US yields. Although attractive government bond and SRBI yiel…

Singapore: Resilient GDP and strong NODX – DBS

DBS economists Radhika Rao and Mo Ji forecast Singapore’s advance 2Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 5.8% year-on-year and 1.5% quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted, slightly below 1Q26 but still resilient. T…

Main Management Market Note, July 10, 2026

Sam Azzarello: What's next for markets and the global economy after a year defined by escalating tariffs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and the rise of artificial intelligence across industries?

Gold price slips as Trump says Iran ceasefire is over

Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats on Friday during the North American session, pressured by US President Donald Trump's comments allowing the resumption of US-Iran talks, but reiterating that the ceasefire is “over.” The XA…

AUD/USD climbs as Chinese Yuan strength supports the Aussie

AUD/USD advances toward the 0.6960 area on Friday, supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and renewed strength in the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The pair continues to recover on the four-hour chart, although escalating tensions…

On Holding options trading surges as shares climb

As of June 15, SpaceX (SPCX) trades at $171.91, following a strong IPO debut and a 19.2% gain on its first day. Technical indicators suggest further upside, with a target of $183.96, supported by MSCI inclusion and limi…

Crypto Biz: How stablecoins found their niche

Stablecoins are carving out specialized roles as regulation reshapes the market, while Strategy’s Bitcoin sale and Vanguard’s tokenization push highlight crypto’s evolving financial landscape.

So Far, So Good

The June jobs report took the pressure off an immediate July rate hike. Payrolls came in soft at +57,000, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% on a lower participation rate, which fell to 61.5%. Market-implie…