The post Equities: Risk of renewed rates volatility – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
BNY strategist David Tam warns that a renewed rise in rates volatility, as measured by the MOVE Index, could pressure U.S. equities, particularly technology and growth segments. He says investors may need to reduce equity exposure, shorten portfolio equity duration and favor defensive sectors. Equities increasingly tied to MOVE “Since 2023, and more recently since 2025, rates volatility has also been much more consequential for equity markets than in the past.” “The S&P 500 has been strongly negatively correlated with rates volatility at about -84%, as measured by the MOVE Index. This pronounced correlation persists across tech-centered equity market segments.” “The Nasdaq (-83%), tech (-82%), and semiconductors (-73%) are reacting far more to bond market volatility than many investors are positioned for.” “Investors should act now. That means expanding risk budgets, reducing equity exposure,
The post Reserve Protocol Drops Five AI-Themed Tokenized Equity DTFs on BNB Chain, Powered by Ondo appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Reserve Protocol has launched five AI-themed Reserve Protocol DTFs (Decentralized Token Funds) on BNB Chain. The aim is to give global investors a single-token route into the full AI supply chain. The products, $BUILDOUT, $POWER, $PHOTON, $NEOCLOUD, and $ROBOTS, are live now and backed by tokenized U.S. equities via Ondo Global Markets. The announcement was made on Reserve Protocol’s official X account on July 9, 2026, alongside a video explainer and trading links. Five DTFs, One AI Economy: What Reserve Protocol Just Built Each of the five new Reserve Protocol DTFs targets a different layer of the AI value chain. $BUILDOUT covers AI hardware and infrastructure stocks.$BUILDOUT covers AI hardware and infrastructure stocks. $POWER focuses on energy and power generation companies feeding AI data centers. $PHOTON tracks photonics and optical networking co
The post SWIFT Bridges TradFi and Distributed Ledger Technology With 17 Banks SWIFT Bridges TradFi and Distributed Ledger Technology With 17 Banks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
SWIFT has introduced its own blockchain-based shared ledger after nine months of development. The pilot project is moving into operational use with 17 major banks set to pioneer tokenised cross-border payments. The banks are ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY, Citi, DBS, First Abu Dhabi Bank, FirstRand Bank, HSBC, Itaú Unibanco, Lloyds Bank, Mashreq, MUFG Bank, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UBS, UOB, and Wells Fargo. It combines distributed ledger technology and the existing secure messaging network used by SWIFT, which covers more than 200 markets. The goals of this project are simple: improved liquidity transparency of cash flows ability to seamlessly enable token recognition This is NOT an alternative to SWIFT. It’s an extension of it. Carl Slabicki, head of commercial, global payments & trade at BNY, said: “We are ple
The post US Dollar: Tariff passthrough keeps inflation pressure alive – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that the New York Fed’s latest Liberty Street Economics analysis warns many United States (US) firms still plan tariff-related price increases, implying persistent inflation pressures that matter for the US Dollar (USD) and Federal Reserve (Fed) policy. Nearly half of tariff-paying companies expect further hikes, with gradual pricing and fixed contracts extending adjustment and complicating disinflation. Tariffs extend U.S. inflation timeline “The New York Fed said in its July 8 Liberty Street Economics post that more tariff passthrough still lies ahead for many U.S. firms. Drawing on regional business surveys, the institution reported that nearly half of firms that pay tariffs directly are still planning further price increases, with some expecting to raise prices six months or more from now.” “It said roughly 47% of service firms and 44% of manufactu
The post Swift Readies Ledger for 24/7 Token Transfers—Though True Settlement Is Stuck on Old Rails appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
In brief Swift’s pilot allows 17 global banks to transfer tokenized deposits on weekends, but ultimate settlement still relies on legacy, business-hour systems. Participating institutions include major Global Systemically Important Banks such as Citi, HSBC, BNY, and Wells Fargo. Though built with Ethereum-compatible architecture, the blockchain-based ledger remains a largely centralized network. Swift, the financial gatekeeper connecting thousands of banks across the globe, said on Thursday that a dozen-plus institutions are preparing to use its “blockchain-based ledger.” The member-owned cooperative, which has functioned as the traditional financial system’s backbone for decades, expects 17 banks across six continents to participate in a pilot program involving the exchange of tokens that represent deposits, according to an announcement. Highlighting
The post Equities: Growth downgrades and rotation theme – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
BNY’s Geoff Yu notes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0%, with uneven impacts across energy exporters, tech economies and low-income importers, influencing global equities. The disinflation trend appears stalled as headline inflation is projected to re-accelerate before easing. Yu sees markets wrestling with stretched valuations, fading momentum and a shift from acceleration to consolidation. IMF downgrades and stagflation concerns “The International Monetary Fund has inched its 2026 global growth forecast down again to a sluggish 3.0%. Growth is projected to rebound to 3.4% in 2027, but that is still below the average of 3.5% seen in 2024 and 2025.” “Global headline inflation is seen rising from 4.1% in 2025 to 4.7% in 2026 before easing to 3.9% in 2027, suggesting the disinflation trend has stalled.” “Stagflation risks remain in pro
The post Oil: Strait of Hormuz risks keep prices supported – BNY appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that Oil is back in focus as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nears a standstill and ceasefire risks rise. iFlow data show energy equities flows stabilizing after June profit-taking, with valuations and under-ownership becoming more attractive. However, increased OPEC supply and weak Chinese demand are expected to cap long-term Oil price gains. Energy sector faces uneasy equilibrium “Energy prices are back in focus this week due to perilous state of the ceasefire. News that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a near-standstill may reverse some of the recent easing in supply pressures. However, the market’s base case remains unchanged, i.e., that there will be no resumption of full-scale hostilities.” “The escalation drove oil prices higher and prompted the International Maritime Organization to urge shipowners to avoid the strait while safety canno
The post Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire as Stocks Fall and Oil Prices Jump appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Financial markets retreated after President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire had effectively ended, reigniting fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Investors quickly shifted toward safer assets as concerns over energy supplies resurfaced. Consequently, U.S. equities declined, oil prices climbed, and market volatility accelerated. Around $500 billion in U.S. stock market value disappeared within hours as traders assessed the possibility of renewed military action. Besides, optimism surrounding recent diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran faded as geopolitical risks returned to the forefront. Oil Supply Fears Drive Market Moves Trump also warned that the United States could severely damage Iran’s critical infrastructure during any future escalation. Additionally, he pointed to Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude export terminal, after recent military ope
