In a recent Bloomberg report, the spotlight is on China’s economic conundrum as its slowing economy hungers for more fiscal stimulus. With local governments grappling with a debt hangover and falling income due to a property crisis, Beijing finds itself with limited options. Policymakers are contemplating an unprecedented $139 billion in new debt issuance under a special sovereign bond plan—a move that, if realized, could signify a shift toward a more sustainable government borrowing model to stimulate growth.
Read more: Why China Is Considering Rarely Used Special Bonds to Stimulate Its Economy
Meanwhile, the hedge fund landscape in Asia is experiencing a seismic shift. Founders are abandoning solo endeavors and flocking to global giants like Citadel and Millennium Management. Notable cases include Torq Capital Management’s Chief Investment Officer, Avinash Abraham, closing his firm to rejoin Citadel, and macro manager Ayan Sen returning to Millennium Management. This trend suggests that smaller hedge fund firms are facing challenges in capital-raising and talent acquisition, leading entrepreneurs to favor the stability offered by larger global firms.
Read more: Asia Hedge Fund Founders Shut Shop for Big Pay at Global Giants
In the realm of financial markets, a tech-led frenzy is propelling the market into a blow-off top phase. US index futures have soared to a fresh all-time high for S&P 500 cash, reclaiming records set on January 2, 2022, after 746 days. European stocks are on the rise, with the information technology sector outperforming. As China’s plunge protection team intervenes once again, the market’s exuberance is evident.
Read more: Futures Enter Blow-Off Top In Tech-Led Frenzy As China’s Plunge Protection Team Steps In Again