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Bank of Hawaii shares declined 5.1% due to higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, leading to concerns about credit risk and interest rates.

BlackRock's private debt fund has seen a decline in value following a dividend cut, attributed to declining interest rates and losses on bad loans.

Australian business investment rose more than expected in Q4, driven by renewable energy projects, indicating a solid economic footing before the RBA's interest rate hike.

FS KKR Private Credit Fund has reduced its dividend payout due to declining earnings, struggling investments, and rising bad loans, indicating a negative impact on the fund's financial health.

The Australian and New Zealand dollars have surged as traders anticipate a global shift towards increasing interest rates, with commodity-linked currencies seen as indicators of this trend.

Gold prices dipped for the second consecutive day due to reduced expectations of a near-term interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

Home Depot reported its best quarter of 2025, despite operating in a challenging retail sector affected by high interest rates.

The Chicago Fed president, Goolsbee, suggests holding off on interest rate cuts due to insufficient evidence of declining inflation rates.

The Swiss bond market is expected to see a significant boost in sales, potentially exceeding 25 billion Swiss francs this year, driven by low interest rates and the recent debut of Alphabet in the market.

Goldman Sachs analysts predict a further increase in Turkish bank stocks in 2027, driven by weaker inflation and falling interest rates.

US banks have reported record profits of $300 billion in 2025, driven by lower interest rates for savers and increased loan writing, benefiting from the current economic environment.

Japan's economy, plagued by deflation and stagnation for over 30 years, may be turning a corner with the return of inflation and corporate governance reforms.