Financial services
Market turbulence this year has attracted fresh capital to the sector, with $10bn in inflows in the first half of 2025, the first such inflows in nearly a decade. Sizeable gains from hedge funds such as TCI and Egerton have helped the sector recover from nine years of redemptions. The
Energy industries
DTE Energy continued its focus on investing in the future of energy infrastructure, reporting a strong second quarter with significant investments in improving electric infrastructure and transitioning to cleaner generation. The company invested $1.8 billion in the first half of 2025, with plans to invest $4.4 billion in
Financial services
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds delivered opening remarks at a Senate hearing titled "Guardrails and Growth: AI's Role in Capital and Insurance Markets," highlighting the need for regulatory frameworks that support innovation while protecting consumers. The hearing examined how artificial intelligence is transforming financial services and
Financial services
B Investments Holding, a non-bank financial services company listed on the Egyptian Exchange, has demonstrated notable market performance, with a year-to-date (YTD) price change of 18.15% as of July 28, 2025. The company's stock price fluctuated throughout the year, with a high of 40 Egyptian Pounds on
Financial services
QALA For Financial Investments, a leading player in the Egyptian non-bank financial services sector, has demonstrated a substantial year-over-year price increase according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The company's price opened the year at EGP 2.25 and closed at EGP 2.99 as of July
Infrastructure (Economics)
The construction industry in Taiwan is projected to experience a robust growth rate of 3.1% in real terms in 2025, fueled by investments in leisure and hospitality, energy, and transport infrastructure projects. According to Taiwan's Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), the construction industry'
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Brazilian state of Maranhao has inaugurated a new Hemodialysis Center in Santa Ines, a municipality in the western mesoregion, to provide monthly dialysis care to 150 patients. The center, equipped with 25 machines, is part of the state's largest hemodialysis service expansion program, aiming to reach 560
Financial services
Asset managers are launching active exchange traded funds at a record rate this year, hoping to capitalize on growing investor interest in versions of these low-cost vehicles that take more risk than standard index tracker products. According to Morningstar, twice as many active ETFs as passive tracker ETFs have been
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Smart Surfaces Coalition, in collaboration with its partners, has released an updated suite of web-based tools to support the strategic adoption of Smart Surfaces, a set of resilient infrastructure technologies that mitigate urban heat, manage stormwater, and enhance grid resilience. These tools aim to inform policy and investment decisions,
Infrastructure (Economics)
The State Oil Fund of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOFAZ) has marked its 25th anniversary, having successfully managed assets exceeding $66 billion, equivalent to over 90% of Azerbaijan's GDP. Notably, SOFAZ achieved a 6% investment return in 2024, demonstrating its commitment to long-term capital provision and sustainable development. The
Infrastructure (Economics)
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested EUR75 million in the Luxembourg-based infrastructure fund Serena Infra II SCA SICAV-RAIF, managed by Serena Industrial Partners. The fund aims to invest in projects linked to sustainable mobility, water, social or digital infrastructure, as well as energy transition projects. With a target volume
Financial services
ODIN Investments, a significant player in the non-bank financial services sector, has been under close watch on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) as of July 21, 2025. The company's shares, worth EGP 0.250 and totaling 600.00 million issued shares, have a paid capital of EGP 150.00
