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Crypto hedge funds are starting to redirect their focus beyond digital tokens, using the same always-on trading infrastructure to target traditional assets such as commodities, equities, and indices as returns in core crypto strategies compress. Platforms like Hyperliquid, Ostium, and Lighter — originally designed for continuous crypto trading — are now seeing increasing activity tied to instruments like crude oil, copper, and the Nasdaq 100 QQQ. This shift appears to be driven by narrowing opportunities in crypto markets, where strategies such as basis trades have seen returns decline from high double digits to around 5% to 6%, while stablecoin lending…

Car buyers are facing an uphill battle as it relates to affordability and are changing their approach when it comes to financing their vehicles, new data shows. According to Edmunds data, 84-month or longer loans made up 22.9% of financed new-car purchases in the first quarter of 2026 — an all-time high — compared to 20.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 21.2% in the prior year. The average amount financed for new vehicles climbed to a record high of $43,899 in the first quarter of this year, compared to $43,759 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $41,473…

Investing.com — Hedge funds are growing increasingly bearish on the dollar as prospects for US-Iran peace talks weaken the currency’s recent war-driven gains, according to Morgan Stanley trading data. Investors increased their bearish dollar positions through April 10, based on a proprietary trading model from Morgan Stanley. The shift marks a reversal from March, when the Bloomberg dollar index surged 2.4% in its largest monthly gain since July on haven demand during the Middle East conflict. The dollar index has since declined 1.8% in April, including a seven-day losing streak through Tuesday, as the US and Iran began discussions to…

HARTSVLLE, S.C., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable metal and paper packaging, today increased its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.54 per share to be paid on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026. With the increase, Sonoco’s annual dividend payout moves to $2.16 per share up from $2.12 per share, an increase of approximately 2%. Future quarterly dividend declarations and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to final determination by…

iCapital and Envestnet announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, enabling Envestnet’s advisor users to access alternative investments and structured products on the iCapital platform via Envestnet’s UMA capabilities. Previously, advisors could use single sign-on to connect to iCapital for data sharing and reporting. The new functionality allows them to pull investments acquired through iCapital directly into a UMA on Envestnet’s platform. “The end goal is to make a more seamless experience available to our joint clients,” said Dana D’Auria, co-CIO and group president at Envestnet Solutions. “The wealth managers, the advisors who want to create public/private models, are still in a…

Chorley Building Society has simplified its buy-to-let and holiday let range after receiving feedback from brokers. All buy-to-let lending, which includes limited company, first-time landlord and holiday lets, are now on the same product, with the same interest rate, making it simpler for brokers to choose the right products for their clients. The range has been completely refreshed, and new fixed rate mortgage products have been launched as well as deepening the discount on variable mortgage products. At 60% LTV, the Society’s buy-to-let fixed rate is 5.39%, rising to 6.29% at 80% LTV. Its two-year discount at 60%…

The $500 Million Social Term Loan Catalyst State Bank of India (SBI) announced on Saturday, March 7, 2026, the launch of a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility, a move specifically designed to advance women’s economic empowerment. This initiative, which includes a greenshoe option for added flexibility, is timed just ahead of International Women’s Day and positions SBI as a frontrunner in dedicated gender-themed financing. The facility is earmarked for programs aimed at reducing the gender gap and fostering inclusive economic growth, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5. This substantial social loan is poised to become the largest…

. reports first-quarter earnings Thursday before the market open, with investors seeking confirmation that the industrial real estate cycle is turning and that the logistics giant’s ambitious push into data centers is gaining traction. Analysts expect the world’s largest warehouse owner to post earnings per share of $0.81 on revenue of $2.12 billion, representing a 28% jump in EPS from a year earlier even as revenue declines 4.1% year-over-year. The expected sequential revenue increase from the fourth quarter’s $2.10 billion suggests stabilizing fundamentals after a challenging 2025. The report comes as Prologis Research signals a new industrial real estate cycle…

Planner’s takeFor consumers, a margin call can make gold loans go from ‘easy money’ to a serious financial liability. “For a bank, that loan is an asset; for you, it is a liability,” Mathpal explained. “They try to convince you to take a loan because it’s easily available, but you should only go for it when it is really needed. My suggestion is to keep a proper margin. If a bank offers you 70%, borrow less so that if prices drop, you can still manage the situation.” Source link

Our weekly commodities overview provides a comprehensive look at market developments, helping you better understand price fluctuations across energy, metals, and agricultural sectors. Energy: Oil prices are reacting swiftly to the evolving conflict between the United States and Iran. Prices surged yesterday following the suspension of peace negotiations, before retreating today on reports suggesting a resumption of talks. Donald Trump expressed a desire to reach an agreement with Tehran, while the Iranian government also signaled progress in discussions. Negotiators from both countries could meet in Islamabad by the end of the week. In the meantime, volatility is expected to remain…