Markets 3h

Public Markets

Market Volatility

Bank stocks plunged as investors fretted over credit risks and AI disruption fears. The S&P 500 recorded its worst weekly performance since June, with consumer lenders like American Express among the hardest hit.

Fixed Income

Treasuries posted their best monthly gain in a year as yields fell across the curve. The bond market signaled growing unease over geopolitical tensions and private credit contagion risks.

Private Markets

Apollo Global Management netted $250 million in paper profits from x AI debt investments. Meanwhile, SpaceX is targeting a confidential IPO filing as soon as March, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Commodities

Oil futures rose on increased risk of U.S.-Iran conflict, while gold capped its most historic month ever with an 11% February gain. U.S. crude production hit a six-month low in December at 13.7 million barrels per day.

Currency & Macro

The dollar posted its first monthly gain since October amid geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed signals. The New York MTA threatened to sue the Trump administration over $60 million in stalled subway funding.

Corporate & Credit

RBC faced high-yield desk attrition after losses tied to First Brands' collapse. Wells Fargo upgraded Liberty Formula One citing balanced risk-reward, while Figs Inc received bullish Wall Street coverage following strong Q4 results.

Tech & AI

OpenAI hit a $730 billion valuation after Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank injected $110 billion. The crypto market saw trend-following funds find relief after January's sharp selloff.

Regional Concerns

The collapse of UK property lender Market Financial Solutions sent shockwaves through Wall Street, with lenders facing losses linked to a Bangladeshi politician's real estate empire.

Private Equity

Private Equity

Sverica promotions see Michael Dougherty rise to partner and Doug Patrican to principal, while Matt Johnson joins as principal.

Sector Investment

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