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Bitcoin selloff, silver rally, Goldman ETF bet, Sudan-Russia naval deal...
Lundi 1 décembre 2025 à 18:07
Financial Markets & Investments: Volatility, Commodities, and Strategic Moves
Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Heavy Losses Amid Crypto Selloff
Wall Street Journal highlights that Strategy, a prominent bitcoin treasury company, has sharply lowered its annual outlook and established a $1.44 billion reserve following a significant bitcoin selloff. The company now projects anywhere from a $5.5 billion loss to a $6.3 billion profit, a drastic revision from its previous guidance of a $24 billion profit. The Financial Times adds that shares of the group have tumbled amid warnings that ongoing digital asset price declines could result in substantial losses if the market does not rebound.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Financial Times
Silver Surges to Record High Amid Rate Cut Speculation and Supply Concerns
According to the Wall Street Journal, silver prices have hit a record high as investors bet heavily on an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut and grapple with persistent global supply tightness. The market is now pricing in an 88% chance of a Fed rate cut, further fueling demand for precious metals as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Goldman Sachs Accelerates ETF Expansion with Innovator Capital Acquisition
Wall Street Journal reports that Goldman Sachs is making a $2 billion acquisition of Innovator Capital Management, a firm specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to shield investors from market downturns. The Financial Times notes that this strategic move is part of CEO David Solomon’s broader effort to boost the asset management arm of Goldman Sachs and reduce dependency on traditional banking and trading revenues.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Financial Times
Barrick Gold Considers IPO of North American Assets
The Financial Times reveals that Barrick Mining is weighing an initial public offering of its North American gold operations, a move coming less than two weeks after activist investor Elliott Management increased its stake in the company. This potential IPO could unlock value and offer investors direct exposure to Barrick’s North American portfolio, amid heightened gold demand.
Financial Times
UBS Faces Charges in Switzerland Over Credit Suisse’s ‘Tuna Bonds’ Scandal
Wall Street Journal reports that UBS has been charged in Switzerland in connection with the enduring “tuna bonds” scandal, which dates back to 2013 when Credit Suisse arranged questionable debt deals for Mozambique’s state-owned companies. The charges underscore persistent regulatory and reputational risks in the global banking sector stemming from legacy misconduct.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Somnigroup Bids $1.6 Billion for Leggett & Platt
Wall Street Journal details that Somnigroup International has submitted a proposal to acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock deal worth approximately $1.63 billion. The transaction signals ongoing consolidation activity in the industrial sector, as firms seek scale and operational synergies amid shifting demand patterns.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Australian Secondary Fund Targets $2.6 Billion in Tech Investments
The Wall Street Journal highlights SecondQuarter Ventures, an Australian secondary fund, which is raising its third fund to tap into what it estimates as $2.6 billion in demand from local tech founders and investors over the next three years. The move reflects robust investor appetite for technology sector exposure in Australia, despite global market volatility.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
International Geopolitics & Strategic Alignments
Sudan Grants Russia Its First African Naval Base
The World Street Journal reports that Sudan has agreed to provide Russia with its first naval base in Africa, granting Moscow a strategic foothold on the Red Sea. This development is expected to have far-reaching implications for regional maritime security and the balance of power across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
World Street Journal (International)
Founder of Oil Trader Gunvor Exits Amid U.S. Scrutiny of Russia Ties
According to the Wall Street Journal, Torbjörn Törnqvist, founder of oil-trading giant Gunvor, has sold his stake and quit the company following renewed U.S. scrutiny over Gunvor’s alleged links to the Kremlin. The move highlights the ongoing risks for global commodity firms operating in politically sensitive environments, especially those with perceived Russian connections.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Business & Tech Developments
OpenAI Takes Strategic Stake in Thrive Holdings
The Financial Times reports that OpenAI has taken a stake in Thrive Holdings as part of a complex circular deal, which will see the start-up acquire a share in a group established by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital. The transaction illustrates the intricate deal-making prevalent in the technology sector as firms seek to strengthen alliances and build ecosystem advantages.
Financial Times
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