Public Markets 3h Briefing
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The S&P 500 wsj.com rebounded from an early 1.2% drop to finish up less than 0.1%, aided by a rally in energy and tech stocks. Defense stocks bloomberg.com surged Monday as military attacks escalated across the Middle East, underscoring the region's impact on equities. Meanwhile, BWET bloomberg.com, the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF, soared as rising oil-shipping costs amid the Iran conflict drove its rally, making it the world's best-performing ETF this year. Nvidia investing.com stock slipped on reports of potential US export restrictions to China, adding to tech sector volatility.
Deals & Finance
Blackstone ft.com flagship private credit fund faced net redemptions of $1.7 billion in the first quarter, highlighting industry strain. LS Power bloomberg.com is seeking up to $2.1 billion from the sale of a stake in NRG Energy Inc., though the stock market initially shrugged off the potential impact. PayPay bloomberg.com, backed by SoftBank, aims to raise $1.1 billion in its US IPO, targeting the digital payments sector.
Macro & Policy
Escalating conflict in Iran drove oil bloomberg.com to hold gains despite traders bracing for fresh attacks, while Treasuries bloomberg.com saw inflation fears re-emerge as a key worry. Ecuador bloomberg.com is eyeing a $4 billion bond sale, seeking to capitalize on market conditions. Japan bloomberg.com may intervene to buy yen amid speculation, adding to global currency dynamics.
Market Insights
Gold wsj.com edged higher early in the Asian session, reflecting ongoing Middle East tensions. Goldman Sachs traders bloomberg.com warned US stocks may need a "painful" pullback before a durable rebound, citing fragile sentiment. James Craige bloomberg.com, CIO of Stone Harbor, advised investors to avoid "ways off" positions in Iran, suggesting caution amid uncertainty.