Bloomberg Chinese property developers are responsible for about half of the world’s distressed dollar bonds, a fresh indication of the magnitude and global nature of the industry’s woes. Of the $139 billion of dollar-denominated bonds trading at distressed prices, 46% were issued by companies in China’s real estate sector, according to data compiled by Bloomberg on October 12. That captured ...

Bloomberg The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned of the risk of sudden and steep declines in global equity prices and home values as the Federal Reserve and other central banks withdraw the support they’ve provided during the pandemic. Ultra-easy monetary policy has led to “pockets of market exuberance and rising financial leverage” that could unwind in disorderly ways and put ...

DUBAI/LONDON / WAM DP World has announced the creation of an investment platform in partnership with CDC Group (CDC), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. The platform covers a long-term investment period. DP World is contributing its stakes in three existing ports initially and expects to invest a further $1 billion through the platform over the next several ...