“Treasury Secretary Yellen to Update Congress on Federal Debt Default Timing and Commercial Real Estate Risks”

“Treasury Secretary Yellen to Update Congress on Federal Debt Default Timing and Commercial Real Estate Risks”

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she expects to provide Congress with an update in the next two weeks on how close the federal government is to defaulting on its debt. In an interview with Bloomberg News in Niigata, Yellen said: “I don’t want to go into specifics as to when we’ll have an … Read more

“Railway Administration Ensures Traction Energy Supply through Timely Tender amid Market Turmoil”

“Railway Administration Ensures Traction Energy Supply through Timely Tender amid Market Turmoil”

The administration stated that the company’s electricity purchase price increased by two billion to five billion CZK year-on-year last year, but the company covered the difference by distributing traction energy to carriers, from which it earned almost CZK two billion. “After last year’s difficult situation on the energy market, which made it significantly more difficult … Read more

Rising Mortgage Rates Could Slam Economy if U.S. Defaults

Rising Mortgage Rates Could Slam Economy if U.S. Defaults

Another potential risk to the U.S. economy, should the federal government default, is higher mortgage rates. Without the debt ceiling hike, mortgage rates could rise to 8.4%, a 22% increase in average household mortgage payments and a slump in real estate sales, according to a report by property firm Zillow. If you borrow $500,000 at … Read more

“Credit Suisse AT1 Notes declared worthless by CDDC: Hedge funds believe it will trigger CDS payouts”

“Credit Suisse AT1 Notes declared worthless by CDDC: Hedge funds believe it will trigger CDS payouts”

The Credit Derivatives Determination Committee (CDDC), which oversees the credit default swap (CDS) market, has announced that Credit Suisse Group’s Other Tier 1 Notes (AT1 Notes) have been declared worthless in a credit event. I was asked to judge whether it would be. CDDC on websiteannouncementMarket participants have submitted a letter asking whether Credit Suisse’s … Read more

G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to Discuss Global Economy, Sanctions Against Russia and Ukraine Support

G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to Discuss Global Economy, Sanctions Against Russia and Ukraine Support

The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the seven major countries (G7) will open in Niigata City on the evening of the 11th for three days. Regarding the global economy, which is the focus of the first day, we will discuss the impact of financial instability originating in the United States and … Read more

Republican Rep. George Santos Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Fraud and Money Laundering

Republican Rep. George Santos Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Fraud and Money Laundering

US Republican Rep. Santos (34, New York), who is suspected of falsifying his background, was arrested by federal prosecutors on the 10th. A grand jury indicted him on 13 counts as of Thursday, including fraud and money laundering, embezzlement and fraud. The indictment was released on the 10th. Santos has been under investigation for five … Read more

“Online Training on ESG Consulting Obligations for Insurance Brokers”

“Online Training on ESG Consulting Obligations for Insurance Brokers”

learning goals The participants receive an overview of the sustainability-related information requirements in the brokerage of financial and insurance investments. You will get to know the innovations of the Disclosure Ordinance and the legal basis of the ESG consulting obligations. content In this online training you will receive the following information from your instructor: Legal … Read more

“Hessen Demands More Financial Support from Federal Government for Refugee Aid”

“Hessen Demands More Financial Support from Federal Government for Refugee Aid”

“Help for refugees is a task for society as a whole, which the state and the municipalities meet with great commitment and financial commitment. However, only the federal government and the European Union can influence the number of refugees coming to Germany and Hesse. The federal government is therefore also particularly obliged to finance refugee … Read more