Corporate borrowers are increasingly favoring bank loans over bond issuances as rising capital market yields diminish the cost advantage of bonds. Spreads between bank lending rates and bond yields have significantly compressed, particularly for higher-rated entities, leading to a notable shift in fundraising strategies.
Women investors account for over 13% of crypto futures traders; XRP and Bitcoin top their portfolios
Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised