Investment News
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Global Bond Rout Eases While Soitec Raises Q2 Photonics Outlook Amid Surge in AI Infrastructure Demand
- Sovereign bond yields edge lower after intense selling, offering relief to rate‐sensitive markets, as Soitec boosts Q2 revenue guidance to ~50% growth on photonics demand.
1d
Bond Yields Surge to 2007 Levels as U.S. Investors Brace for Higher Borrowing Costs, While Private Capital Expands in Africa’s Solar Sector
U.S. long-term government bond yields climb to levels last seen before the 2008 crisis, signaling rising borrowing costs. Meanwhile, Africa’s off‑grid solar sector attracts institutional capital with major fundraising deals.
2d
Gulf Sovereign Funds Drive Record Investment Pace in H1 2026 Amid Fed’s Rate Hold Raises Uncertainty
Gulf sovereign wealth funds, led by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala deploying $15.2B, set H1 records as the Fed holds rates steady, painting a cautious macro outlook.
3d
Bank of America Launches $250 Billion U.S. Infrastructure Finance Program as Tracsis Completes £48 Million Rail Tech Acquisition
Bank of America unveils a $250 billion infrastructure financing initiative over 18 months; separately, Tracsis finalizes its £48 million strategic acquisition of Mistral Data.
4d
Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle Investments as Polar Asset Management’s New Fund Hits First Close
Victory Capital announces definitive deal to acquire $222 bn First Eagle, creating a $571 bn asset manager; Polar’s CRS Fund‑II secures first close with $215 m commitments.
5d
KKR-Backed Ohio Police & Fire Fund Commits $75M as Blue Owl Leads $2.4B AI Infrastructure Financing
Ohio Police & Fire makes its first real estate commitment of 2026 with a $75M pledge, while Blue Owl-led financing injects $2.4B into AI infrastructure.
6d
Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle Investments for $7 Billion as Socure Raises $156 Million at $5.2 Billion Valuation
Victory Capital struck a definitive agreement to buy First Eagle Investments for ~$7 billion, while identity‑verification firm Socure pulled in $156 million at a $5.2 b valuation.