APO Apollo and ARES Ares capped investor withdrawals today. Both private credit giants joined a growing list of funds limiting redemptions. The move followed surging withdrawal requests as credit market fears intensified.
Traders placed $580M in oil bets 15 minutes before Trump posted Iran peace talk claims on Truth Social per FT reporting. The suspicious timing triggered market manipulation scrutiny. Iran later refuted Trump's claims sending crude back above $95.
European stocks staged a rebound after Trump signaled Iran war de-escalation. The rally reversed morning losses as investors bet on constructive talks. UK gilt yields surged to highest since 2008 as traders priced four Bank of England rate rises this year.
Senegal tapped €650M of undisclosed borrowing using total return swaps to avoid default. The West African nation arranged hidden debt with AFC and FAB months after a separate secret borrowing scandal emerged. Developing market credit stress accelerated.
Indonesia targeted investment banks for alleged capital market crimes. Regulators probed UOB, Mirae and Shinhan after January's stock plunge. The investigation added pressure on Asian financial infrastructure.
Notable analyst Brian Belski announced selling USB US Bancorp live on CNBC. Karen Firestone revealed adding FLS Flowserve as energy equipment plays gained traction. CVS CVS Health reached FTC settlement on insulin pricing with final terms pending.
Goldman Sachs warned oil could break $147 topping the 2008 record high. Energy volatility persisted with no clear Iran resolution in sight.
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