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Who Really Owns China’s Stock Market?

Europe’s Next Bond Shock: Dutch Pension Overhaul Could Trigger €2 Trillion Market Jolt

France’s Sovereign Bonds: High Foreign Ownership and Rising Risks

France faces rising risks in its bond market as more than half of its sovereign debt is held by foreign investors. With a 2024 deficit near 6% of GDP and debt above 110%, fiscal space is shrinking. Foreign holders can exit quickly when confidence weakens, pushing yields higher. Recent market moves already show spreads over German bunds at multi-year highs, signaling growing investor unease. This reliance on volatile external demand leaves France vulnerable to a cascading selloff that could spill over into wider European markets.

Classic Late-Cycle Signals Emerging

Is the rally in the Chinese market just getting started?

NVIDIA: Is the Boom Built to Last?

Cost cascade, hardware challenges, funding reliance, consumer behavior, and potential outcomes...