January Report 2024

This edition reviews recent central bank interest rate decisions and global economic condition developments. It analyzes the divergences within major Asian economies and their causes. The report evaluates global equity and fixed income market performances post-late 2023 rallies, and concludes with an overview of recent M&A activities, private equity trends, and key transactions, including Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys, strategic shifts in firms like Hertz, and the introduction of cryptocurrency Bitcoin ETFs.