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Home>Applied Microeconomics Seminar with Nathan SEEGERT (Northeastern University)18 September 2025 from 12:45 until 13:30Salle H40528 rue des Saints-Pères, 75007, ParisThis event is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.Organized byDepartment of Economics Source link

Geopolitical Jitters Fuel HedgingThe rise in index options turnover is more than just a number; it signals deep investor worry over escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. This increased hedging means market participants are shifting focus to managing risk rather than seeking speculative profits, creating a more cautious trading environment.Market Trends Show Hedging SurgeIndex Options Turnover Reaches New HighsIndex options premium turnover on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has jumped to 35% of total derivatives turnover in April, up from 25% before the West Asia conflict escalated in late February. This demand peaked on a recent Monday, when index options…

RWE: Dynamic Growth into a Green Energy Giant In recent years, RWE has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a traditional utility with a large share of coal-fired power to one of the world’s leading players in renewable energy. Today, the company operates like a technology conglomerate and is in a scaling phase. In the past fiscal year, adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 5.1 billion, while total installed capacity rose to 46.8 GW. By 2031, management plans to make net investments of EUR 35 billion to expand the portfolio to 65 GW. A key pillar is expansion into the US, where…

By Parth Prabhudesai Today AI Cross Border Payments Digital Banking Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has introduced a stablecoin minting and redemption service, enabling corporate and high-net-worth clients to seamlessly convert between fiat currency and digital assets directly from their bank accounts. The move is aimed at simplifying cross-border payments and improving liquidity management through real-time, 24/7 settlement. The service eliminates reliance on traditional correspondent banking systems, allowing faster and more efficient capital movement. As part of the launch, SGB announced that it will waive gas and banking fees for minting and redeeming stablecoins on the Solana network for a limited…

By 2026, the digital infrastructure ecosystem will reach an inflection point. As AI, cloud computing, and data-intensive enterprise workloads continue to expand, the industry’s long-standing reliance on major metro hubs and traditional long-haul routes will no longer be sufficient on its own. Instead, regional fiber networks purpose-built to connect secondary markets, edge locations, and key interconnection points will emerge as a foundational layer of digital resilience and performance.  This shift reflects a broader evolution in how data is generated, processed, and moved. Workloads are becoming more distributed, latency sensitivity is increasing, and expectations around uptime and redundancy are higher than ever. In…

Quant Value Fund Direct – Growth is one of the top performers with strong results. It has delivered 14.53% return in one year and 24.16% return in three years, showing consistency. has also performed well, with 13.63% return in one year and 23.32% in three years. This fund has a long track record and steady growth.Axis Value Fund Direct – Growth has offered 11.88% return in one year and 23.30% in three years. It focuses on quality stocks at a fair price.Nippon India Value Fund Direct – Growth has provided 7.27% return in one year and 22.02% in three years.…

In 2026, the evolution of regional digital assets and global exchange infrastructure is best illustrated by Toko Token (TKO), which stands at the intersection of local compliance and international liquidity. As the primary utility token of Tokocrypto—Indonesia’s leading government-regulated cryptocurrency exchange—TKO acts as a powerful bridge, connecting Indonesian and Southeast Asian retail investors to the broader global Web3 landscape. As countries like Indonesia move toward regulatory clarity, understanding the relationship between TKO and Tokocrypto is crucial for anyone interested in the future of exchange-backed assets. What Is TKO? Understanding Its Role within the Tokocrypto Ecosystem TKO is much more than…

Industrial production is reacceleratingChina’s industrial production rose 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, up from 4.8% in November and above expectations of 5.0%, marking the strongest growth since September. Manufacturing led the rebound, expanding 5.7%, supported by government efforts to boost domestic demand and stabilize key industries.The breadth of the recovery matters. 33 of 41 manufacturing industries recorded growth, with particularly strong gains in computers and communications equipment (11.8%), railway and shipbuilding (9.2%), and automotive production (8.3%). These sectors are not only cyclical but structurally important, tied to electrification, transport upgrades, and digital infrastructure.Looking ahead into Q1 and Q2 of 2026,…

Tiger Research said Mawari is addressing the structural constraint of insufficient XR infrastructure with real-time 3D streaming and a distributed GPU network. It said Mawari pursued network expansion in 2025 and drew early demand, with about 180,000 of its 300,000 total nodes reserved during its public sale. Since its founding in 2017, Mawari has generated average annual revenue of about $1.5 million from more than 50 projects with KDDI, Netflix and BMW, and distributes 20%% of net network revenue to node operators. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Tiger Research Mawari, an extended reality, or…

The government has exceeded its flood defence targets by almost 10,000 properties, with almost 62,000 homes and businesses receiving protection over the last two years. Over £2.65 billion has been invested into flood defences by the government since 2024, resulting in 250 completed projects to repair and replace existing defences and construct new ones. According to government estimates, more than six million properties in England are at risk from flooding and extreme weather. At least £10.5 billion is being invested over the next 10 years, benefitting around 840,000 properties. Of the 62,000 properties protected in the last two years, 19,116…