capital markets

China's capital markets are addressing Xi Jinping's tech ambitions, but their resurgence may not be sufficient.

Astana Finance Days (AFD), the flagship financial forum of the Astana International Financial Centre, has become a leading platform for capital markets, investment dialogue, and cross-border cooperation, serving as a strategic meeting point for stakeholders from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and other regions.

Wall Street's assumption that China aims to become a global reserve currency with deep capital markets is flawed, according to the article. The analysis suggests Beijing's financial goals may differ significantly from Washington's, challenging long-held investor expectations.

Germany is considering establishing a Swedish-style public pension fund. Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports a proposal to invest a portion of pension contributions in capital markets.

Ireland aims to secure an EU capital markets deal this year, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who told the Financial Times there are 'ways of landing this'.

Christian Noyer, a founding vice-president of the European Central Bank and former governor of the Bank of France, said Europe should welcome more Chinese investment and deepen industrial partnerships with China to reduce dependence on US technology and fund future industries.

The EU is advancing plans to centralize oversight of capital markets. The article questions whether member countries are justified in their concerns about this move.

The anticipated SpaceX IPO is seen as a potential defining moment for capital markets and a test of Elon Musk's leadership. Market watchers describe it as a 'referendum' on Musk's ability to lead the company.

Hong Kong has become the top listing choice for tech firms as Asia rises in global innovation, according to HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting. Over HK$166 billion was raised via IPOs in the first five months, with daily trading turnover averaging HK$293 billion in May, showing significant growth.

Hanan Mohammad AlShehri, CEO of Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa), Saudi Tadawul Group, discussed opening Saudi Arabia’s capital markets to foreign investors with Bloomberg’s Lulu Chen at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong.

Super Micro's stock is declining following its announcement of a $7 billion financing plan, despite the company highlighting strong AI server orders. The company is among those leveraging the AI boom by accessing capital markets.

The SpaceX IPO is unlikely to disrupt capital markets but may contribute to market strains. The offering could widen the valuation gap between companies included in indices and those excluded from them.

The Penn Wharton Budget Model warns that U.S. debt exceeding 210% of GDP could trigger a crisis where even steep tax hikes cannot cover interest payments. Current debt is 100% of GDP, with projections reaching 175% by 2056, and healthcare cost growth could accelerate the threshold. A 15-percentage-point tax hike on labor income is proposed as a solution, but factors like higher interest rates and market instability could worsen risks.

Southeast Asian stock markets have experienced significant volatility in 2026 due to transparency concerns and global energy market turmoil. The instability has disrupted the region's capital markets, creating unusual fluctuations.

The article discusses how securitisation could address Europe's funding gap, emphasizing the need for deeper capital markets to drive continental growth.