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Alternative ETFs are on a tear this year, with Morningstar reporting $10.7 billion of net inflows through July. This comes as some semiliquid alternative funds, particularly private credit, struggle Investors and financial advisors this year have turned to exchange-traded funds that invest in a variety of alternative strategies, even as many investors and advisors decide to flee alternative funds that have far fewer opportunities for investors to sell and cash out. According to fund tracker Morningstar Inc., alternative ETF estimated net asset flows totaled $10.7 billion for the first seven months of the year, or more than four times the…

Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) continue to experience a steady recovery with double-digit gains so far this month. Ripple and Solana experience firm institutional demand, while the percentage of ADA supply in profit rises, underpinned by interest from large-wallet investors, commonly referred to as whales. The technical outlook for XRP, ADA, and SOL indicates an upside bias as momentum holds firm. ETF inflows and whale demand fuel altcoins’ rallyRipple- and Solana-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $14.89 million and $32.81 million in inflows on Thursday. This marks the third consecutive day of inflows into XRP ETFs and the fifth consecutive…

Global debt climbed to a record high of more than US$365 trillion in the first half of the year, with China and the United States accounting for the bulk of the increase, according to the latest findings by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) that come amid mounting concerns over global fiscal sustainability.The figure reflects total debt across all four major borrowing sectors – government, household, financial and non-financial corporate – in more than 100 mature and emerging market economies, and it marks the sixth consecutive quarterly increase, according to the banking trade group’s latest “Global Debt Monitor” report, published…

Ondo Finance to Tokenize Three Investment Portfolios Using BlackRock Strategies Ondo Finance (CRYPTO: $ONDO) is set to tokenize three investment portfolios that use strategies provided by BlackRock (NYSE: $BLK), giving investors a new way to access the asset manager’s investment strategies through digital tokens. Ondo Finance is launching seven tokenized model portfolios on Thursday. Three will track BlackRock strategies, including high-income, diversified growth and high-growth, according to a Thursday report by the Wall Street Journal. Model portfolios are preset investment strategies that financial advisers can use instead of building portfolios from scratch. Their use has grown quickly in recent years.…

Read: Caisse buying 24% stake in India-based telecommunications provider, CPP Investments acquiring corporate services firm The Caisse is also welcoming Macquarie Asset Management as a partner in Maple Infrastructure Trust, an infrastructure investment trust that owns and operates toll roads across India. Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 4 is committing US$450 million, from which $150 million is earmarked for future acquisitions by Maple. The Caisse is also putting up an extra $150 million for future growth. “Our partnership with Macquarie Asset Management is a strong vote of confidence in what we’ve built and the growth opportunities ahead,” said Emmanuel Jaclot, executive…

Kayne Anderson Real Estate, a leading US alternative property investment firm, expects investments in demographic-driven assets such as medical offices and senior housing to remain attractive despite elevated yields and the global boom in artificial intelligence data centers.The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields hit a 20-year high of 5.045% earlier this month, creating a headwind for real estate sectors, including housing and commercial buildings.However, Kayne Anderson, which oversees $22 billion in assets under management (AUM), said higher borrowing costs have helped create favorable conditions for niche alternative properties such as medical office, seniors and student housing, as well as light…

Last Updated : Sep 24 2026 | 11:50 AM ISTPoonam Gupta, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India has stated that India has perhaps been among the most challenged emerging market economies over past year and a half. Whereas most other countries were subject to only a subset of these shocks, India has been subjected to each one of these shocks -simultaneously and cumulatively. On trade, it had faced among the highest tariffs rates the US had imposed on any partner country and an acute policy uncertainty. As a large net oil importer, it has been particularly exposed to the oil…

Thursday Slide Retests Prior Low Gold continued to weaken on Thursday, falling to a low of $4,244 and retesting support near the recent low of $4,235 (C) and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the prior advance at $4,241. Support failed to hold at the uptrend line following a failure of support at the 50-day moving average on Wednesday, adding to signs of downward pressure. If the prior low breaks as support, the lower swing high, which previously signaled a bullish reversal on during the recent advance, becomes the next downside target at $4,203. Source link

TradingKey – As high mortgage rates continue to weigh on the U.S. housing market and pressure homebuilder earnings, Warren Buffett’s long-built Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has further expanded its investment in the U.S. residential construction industry.U.S. SEC filings show that Berkshire continuously bought shares of Lennar (LEN) between September 17 and 21, acquiring a total of approximately 2.67 million Class A shares and 75,000 Class B shares with a transaction value of about $212 million. Following the transactions, Berkshire holds roughly 23.72 million Class A shares and 528,000 Class B shares of Lennar, raising its stake to about 10%. Following the…

By Al Barbarino ( September 24, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT) — Almost all U.S. private equity firms expect artificial intelligence to fundamentally change their investment strategies, according to a new BDO survey, as funds apply the technology across every stage of the deal cycle, from deal sourcing to diligence…. Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions. A Law360 subscription includes…