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It has been an interesting day so far with both precious metals and crude oil prices falling. Both oil and precious metals have traded in opposite directions over the last few weeks. Gold had slipped below $4,800 per ounce again as the dollar rose against a basket of major currencies. Meanwhile, oil prices fell on expectations that the US and Iran would agree to a peace deal, which would thereby reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Among base metals, both copper and aluminium prices were in the green on Tuesday. Oil prices slipOil prices dropped on Tuesday despite US President Donald Trump’s statement that he…

In a shifting investment landscape marked by renewed volatility, diverging returns, and a growing appetite for diversification, hedge funds are regaining attention among allocators and private clients. Filip Vandenven, Executive Director at Antarctica Asset Management, believes the case for alternatives has never been more urgent, or more misunderstood. With more than two decades of hedge fund research and curation, Antarctica is positioning itself as a specialist platform and partner for private banks, wealth managers, and family offices seeking meaningful exposure to actively managed strategies. In a recent conversation with Hubbis, Vandenven shared his views on current market dynamics, explained…

For sharing news, please enter the email address of you and the receiver, then press SEND button. Enter email addresses, separated by semicolon (;). E.g. a@a.com;b@b.com China Education Group (00839.HK) Fully Repays RMB500 Million Bonds China Education Group (00839.HK) announced that on April 20, the company fully repaid the outstanding principal and accrued interest of its RMB500 million bonds due in 2026. (de/d)… The window will close in 5 seconds Source link

Emphasising that old loan pools originated before January 2026 continue to benefit from accumulated price appreciation since disbursement, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) stated that loans originated during the recent period of elevated gold prices have lower valuation buffers, as gold prices are around 16 per cent below recent peak levels (Gold 916 hallmark).The report noted that these exposures are more sensitive to gold price movements, highlighting the importance of active loan-to-value (LTV) management and timely corrective actions by originators during periods of sharp price volatility.Ind-Ra rated gold loan securitisations are backed by relatively early‑stage loan pools with limited amortisation…

Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month. But with a series of disappointing economic reports in the month and heightened geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts, mortgage rates spiked anyway. Case in point: The median mortgage interest rate for a 30-year mortgage was 5.75% on March 2 and 5.25% for a 15-year option. By March 31, however, those same…

Here’s a roundup of the most significant insider trading activity disclosed on Monday, April 20, 2026, involving executives and major shareholders of publicly traded U.S. companies. Top buys Broadwood Partners, L.P., a significant shareholder in , acquired additional shares totaling $652,875 through a series of open market purchases between April 16 and April 20, 2026. The purchases were executed at prices ranging from $3.20 to $3.99 per share. On April 16, 2026, Broadwood Partners purchased 102,057 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $3.4457 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $3.20 to $3.59. The following…

Speech by FS at World Intellectual Property Day Reception 2026 Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the World Intellectual Property Day Reception 2026 today (April 21): Algernon (Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau), David (Director of Intellectual Property, Mr David Wong), consuls-general, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. I am pleased to join you tonight in celebration of the World Intellectual Property Day. Today also marks the second day of the National Intellectual Property Publicity Week. For the first time, Hong Kong has brought the two together in one year,…

Gold prices fell on ‌Tuesday, weighed down by a firmer dollar as lingering uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious, ​while they also looked forward to a Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh. Spot gold was ​down 0.7% ​to $4,785.56 per ounce at 1044 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.5% to $4,804.70. “Today’s decline in gold prices reflects fears that, despite the recent drop ⁠in oil prices, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with the blockade still in place,” said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista. “This uncertainty is keeping inflationary concerns…

By: Quiver EarningsTracker Posted: 2 minutes ago / April 21, 2026 11:55 a.m. UTC OFG BAN ($OFG) posted quarterly earnings results for Q1 2026 on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported earnings of $1.26 per share, beating estimates of $1.00 by $0.26. The company also reported revenue of $185,800,000, beating estimates of $168,209,106 by $17,590,894.You can see Quiver Quantitative’s $OFG stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more. Quiver Alerts Receive OFG Data Alerts Get market-moving data, filings, and signals for OFG in real time. Sign Up OFG BAN Insider Trading ActivityOFG BAN insiders…

Redwood Bank has completed a multi-property refinancing transaction for a landlord with a mixed residential and commercial portfolio, working alongside broker Bespoq Finance to structure three separate loans within a four-month timeframe. The transaction covered three properties and involved SPV transfers, a lease extension and related-party tenancy considerations, all managed simultaneously. The total financing package comprised £943,470 across the three properties. Transaction structure The first property, comprising three commercial units, received a £627,555 loan at 67.84% loan-to-value on a 25-year term with a five-year fixed rate. The second property, a semi-commercial asset, was financed with a £237,150 loan at 71.86%…