More Gaza Hostages Released, Bond Turnaround, & Start-Up Britain
Oct 24, 2023
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Billionaire investors, Bill Ackman and Bill Gross, abandon their short position on US Treasuries. Chevron pays $53 Billion in a bet on the future of oil. 25 UK startups to watch, from digital bank Monzo to wearable brain scanner company. Hostages freed by Hamas, as US sends more forces to Middle East.
Hamas releasing hostages from Gaza and diplomatic calls for Israel to engage and hold off on a ground invasion.
Prominent investors abandoning short positions on US government bonds due to increased risk in the world economy and concerns about potential bond market fluctuations.
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Hamas Releases Hostages, While Diplomatic Calls for Restraint Grow
Hamas has freed two elderly women hostages from Gaza, negotiated by Qatar and Egypt. The releases are encouraging diplomatic calls for Israel to engage and hold off on a ground invasion. US President Joe Biden suggests a ceasefire could be discussed once all hostages are released. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasizes the need to hold Hamas accountable and announces increased aid for Gaza.
Ackman and Gross Abandon Short Position on US Treasuries
Prominent investors Bill Ackman and Bill Gross are unwinding their short positions on US government bonds. Ackman cites increased risk in the world economy and a slowing economy, while Gross predicts a recession and buys short-dated interest rate futures. Ackman and Gross differ from recent strong economic data, highlighting concerns and potential bond market fluctuations.