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There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of Bangladesh. It is a country defined by fertile land—built by rivers, sustained by sediment, and historically capable of feeding millions. Yet today, that same land is steadily losing its ability to sustain life. Not through a single shock, but through a slow, cumulative process that is far more difficult to confront: degradation. Each year, an area roughly the size of Dhaka city deteriorates. Soil fertility declines, salinity spreads across coastal zones, erosion reshapes entire landscapes, and agricultural land is pushed beyond its natural limits. More than three-quarters of the country’s land…

With the Indian rupee navigating new valuation ranges and global tech companies reporting record earnings, diversifying into international assets has become a necessity for the portfolio. Here are the five primary ways Indian investors can deploy capital into global markets today. International Mutual Funds and FOFs The most accessible entry point for retail investors remains International Mutual Funds or Funds of Funds (FoFs). These are Indian-domiciled schemes that either invest directly in foreign stocks or in an underlying global fund. You invest in Indian Rupees (INR), meaning you don’t need a foreign bank account or a complex remittance process. Popular…

(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia said recent attacks on key energy infrastructure have disrupted oil and gas production and reduced export capacity, tightening global supply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Facilities across Riyadh, the Eastern Province and Yanbu Industrial City were targeted, including a pumping station on the East-West pipeline, the kingdom’s primary route for moving crude to the Red Sea and bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks cut more than 600,000 bpd of oil production capacity and reduced flows on the East-West pipeline by about 700,000 bpd, according to Saudi authorities. Prior to the disruption, the pipeline…

Morgan Stanley just launched its own Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.The first day of flows suggest an annual pace of $7 billion, Ric Edelman says.The renowned financial adviser is bullish.Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin exchange-traded fund looks set for a blockbuster debut year, said Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals.His forecast is based on the fund’s opening day performance on Wednesday that drew in $33 million in flows.“That’s a pace of $7 billion in the first year,” Edelman told DL News. “The flywheel is just starting to spin.”For those wondering, Edelman is no stranger to finance. He’s the…

BarcelonaThe growth of the economy translated last year into the lowest level of household and business debt in 25 years. And, on the other hand, household financial wealth, resulting from the difference between assets held and debts, reached a record of 2.645 trillion euros, representing 156.8% of GDP, compared to the average of 149.1% since 2022, according to data from the financial accounts of the Spanish economy published by the Bank of Spain. According to this data, household and business debt increased to 723 billion euros in 2025, compared to 696 billion in 2024. Nevertheless, in relative terms to GDP,…

At 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time today, silver exchanged hands at $75.54 per ounce. That’s a 90 cent uptick from 24 hours ago and more than a $44 gain over the past year. Silver price per ounce% ChangePrice of silver yesterday$74.64+1.20%Price of silver 1 month ago$86.96-13.13%Price of silver 1 year ago$31.22+141.96%Price of silver yesterdaySilver price per ounce$74.64% Change+1.20%Price of silver 1 month agoSilver price per ounce$86.96% Change-13.13%Price of silver 1 year agoSilver price per ounce$31.22% Change+141.96% Historical silver performance Examine historical data and you’ll see that long-term silver returns just can’t compare to stock market gains. Since 1921, silver has underperformed…

This week two inflation reports will be released that will affect not only monetary policy but also public inflation expectations in response to the oil shock caused by the war in Iran. Tuesday’s announcement of a ceasefire, though, which includes a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, promises to offer a reprieve to the shock. On Thursday, the February personal consumption expenditures index, which is the best longer-term predictor of inflation, will be published. Because the war began at the end of February, the top line will be ignored. Get Joe Brusuelas’s Market Minute economic commentary every morning. Subscribe now. But…

Apr 10, 2026 According to Bloomberg, a significant volume of debt in the software and technology sector is scheduled for repayment in the coming years. More than $330 billion tied to high yield, leveraged loan, and business development company debt is maturing through 2028, with a substantial portion linked to companies held by private markets.Firms seeking to refinance this debt in the near term are confronting several obstacles. These include concerns that advancements in artificial intelligence could diminish the value of existing software products, as well as the potential for increased borrowing costs influenced by geopolitical tensions. Some private credit…

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This Golden Triangle theater building is under new ownership. (Google Maps) Want to see your sale or lease here? Fill out this form to appear in next week’s Pipeline and learn more about what deals we accept here.  Deals of note: New York-based Sound Capital and Connecticut-based Palladian Management purchased 3563–3593 Timber Mill Pkwy. in Castle Rock for $35.4 million from Saunders Commercial Development Co. T.J. Smith, Nick Rice, Tim Shay and Brad Calbert of Colliers brokered the deal.  The Colorado School School of Mines purchased a 50,646-square-foot laboratory at 16194 W. 45th Drive in Golden for $5.85 million from…