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It's going to be more difficult to find investors for Treasury bonds

Jan 13, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

Mr. Duffy, with the US elections behind us, the upcoming administration’s plans for tax cuts and higher tariffs are at the center of attention. How will these proposals affect the US bond market and, through that, CME Group’s markets? Donald Trump is currently President-elect, which is an important distinction because his administration and conversations about policy are just beginning to take shape.
The huge mountain of national debt will be pivotal for the US bond markets

Jan 13, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

Mr. Duffy, the debate about the next US administration's plans for tax cuts and higher tariffs is heating up. How will Donald Trump's plans affect the American bond market and, through it, the CME Group markets? Donald Trump is currently the President-elect. That is an important difference. Because what his government will look like and what his priorities are still taking shape.
„The US budget is undoubtedly on an unsustainable path“

Jan 10, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

Mr. Hatzius, investors are largely upbeat about growth prospects for the US, while there a lot of doom and gloom persists about the outlook for Europe and China. What are your expectations for the global economy in the year to come? We’re reasonably optimistic for global growth, not too far from the 3.2% projected by the International Monetary Fund. However, we expect large regional differences.
New York Stock Exchange President optimistic about fintech listings

Nov 4, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

The head of the world's largest stock exchange believes that the markets are facing a wave of financial technology start-ups seeking to enter the public markets. Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange (Nyse), said at the „Money 20/20“ industry conference in Las Vegas that she could „not give a date“ for such a wave, as the entire IPO market was only just beginning to recover after a difficult phase.
New York Stock Exchange chairwoman optimistic about fintech listings

Nov 4, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

The chairwoman of the world's largest stock exchange believes that the markets are facing a wave of financial technology start-ups seeking to enter the public markets. Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange (Nyse), said at the „Money 20/20“ industry conference in Las Vegas that she could „not give a date“ for such a wave, as the entire IPO market was only just beginning to recover after a difficult phase.
Wall Street firms fined for WhatsApp off-channel communications

Sep 3, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is widening its crackdown on the use of private messaging services in the financial sector. The authority recently concluded multi-million dollar settlements with 26 Wall Street firms, whose employees are said to have exchanged business content via applications such as WhatsApp, and thus violated documentation requirements.
If you want money, you don't sleep

Aug 29, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

The global financial industry needs to abandon outdated performance principles. Operating under the motto „money never sleeps“, many investment firms have subjected their young employees to excessive workloads for decades, with technological advancements offering little relief. This lack of work-life balance has resulted in severe talent attrition, and difficulties in attracting motivated young professionals, affecting Wall Street banks as well as their European counterparts.
Beware of the hype surrounding stock splits

Aug 27, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

Stock splits are back in fashion in the USA – but investors should take the hype surrounding the splitting up of shares with a grain of salt. In recent months, companies such as fast food restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, retail giant Walmart, software company Microstrategy and chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom, have sought to make their shares more affordable for a broader investor base with such measures.
Changing times for America's futures exchanges

Aug 26, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

A new era is approaching for US futures exchanges. Analysts predict that the end of the Federal Reserve's restrictive monetary policy could significantly alter the risk management needs of market participants, and thus the demand for futures. At the same time, new competitors are trying to disrupt the established dynamics in the sector. Howard Lutnick is making waves.
New York's stock market giants wrestle with new competition

Aug 21, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert

For promising European stock market listing candidates, the road is increasingly leading westwards. With the British chip designer Arm and the German shoe company Birkenstock, two companies from the old world already caused a stir last year with initial public offerings (IPOs) in New York – and illustrated a trend that analysts believe will continue.