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Global bank opens metaverse investments for mega rich
Global Bank HSBC has entered the metaverse for its rich clients in Hong Kong and Singapore
It’s launched a fund to capture investment opportunities in the digital space as financial services companies tap into Silicon Valley’s new virtual reality.
The metaverse comprises a network of virtual environments accessed via different devices where users can work, socialise and play.
“The metaverse ecosystem, while still at its early stage, is rapidly evolving,” says Lina Lim, regional head of discretionary and funds for investments and wealth solutions, Asia Pacific, at HSBC.
“We see many exciting opportunities in this space as companies of different backgrounds and sizes are flocking into the ecosystem.”
Last year the desire to enter the space skyrocketed with Facebook’s rebrand to Meta.
HSBC says it will focus on investing in the metaverse because it sees many exciting opportunities in this space as companies of different backgrounds and sizes are showing interest in the sector.
This follows HSBC buying a plot of virtual real estate in an online gaming space, becoming the second global bank after JPMorgan to invest in the digital world.
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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update
Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.
Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.
Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.
Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.
Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.
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U.S. investors flee stock market for global opportunities
U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.
U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.
U.S. investors are withdrawing money from domestic stocks at the fastest rate in 16 years, with $75 billion leaving equity products over the past six months. The trend accelerated in 2026, with $52 billion pulled from Wall Street so far.
Concerns over AI risks and weaker performance at home are prompting investors to look abroad, even though a softer dollar makes foreign investments more expensive. Emerging markets are seeing inflows at the fastest pace in five years, according to Bank of America.
As global opportunities become more attractive, many U.S. investors are now evaluating overseas markets for growth potential.
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US dollar strength hits NZ dollar amid FX market shifts
US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.
US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.
The US dollar is surging as strong economic growth in the United States contrasts with softer conditions in New Zealand. Policy divergence and complex global FX factors are putting pressure on the New Zealand dollar, leaving traders navigating choppy waters.
Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down how US interest rates are influencing key currency pairs like USD/JPY, and explains why hedging flows are crucial in today’s volatile environment.
We also explore the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions on oil and broader markets, while examining the Australian labour market’s role in shaping the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy.
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