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Turning debt into forests: the finance tool making a comeback

While Africa and Latin America have dominated these deals, Asia has lagged behind with just 13% of total global ‘debt-for-nature’ swaps.

13.04.2026 10

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Who really holds the cards: Trump or the bond market?

The US depends heavily on global bond markets to fund its public spending.

26.01.2026 10

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How the financial markets reacted to the UK budget (and why they matter)

Chancellors don’t want to spook investors.

27.11.2025 10

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Is the AI bubble about to burst? What to watch for as the markets wobble

The sector has so far proved itself resilient to external economic forces.

18.11.2025 10

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Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters

Trump clearly resents the jibe – and if it encourages him to double down on bad decisions the economic results could be serious.

31.05.2025 10

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Jitters in the US bond market look like the main reason Trump hit pause on higher tariffs

It could be a sign that investors no longer see US Treasuries as a safe bet.

11.04.2025 10

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