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Some of the world’s savviest investors suffered big dollar-figure losses after the conflict sent global markets on a wild ride, with oil prices surging and bonds selling off.

The midmarket investor wrapped up its latest pool in a few months at more than double the size of its first fund.

The biggest difference between individual and institutional investors: Institutions have a lot more money to make bad decisions with.

Policymakers are unlikely to rush to raise borrowing costs in response to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Pershing Square USA, a closed-end investment company managed by Pershing Square Capital Management, filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Plus, private credit jitters.

U.S. stock futures rose and Treasury yields slid as traders took encouragement from Trump’s comments that the conflict in Iran would end very soon.

As investors pull back from private credit, having diverse businesses is key.

In early European trading on Tuesday, Brent crude plunged 7.2% to $91.88 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 5.8% to $81.63 a barrel.

Gold prices rise; President Trump signals Iran war could end soon

Exports of goods in Europe’s largest economy fell 2.3% on month.

Rio Tinto said it is in negotiations with Mongolia over the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, one of the world’s biggest deposits of the metal needed to build electric vehicles and data centers.

Concerns over oil supply may also have been eased by comments from G-7 finance ministers that they are ready to take necessary actions to support energy supplies.

China’s exports rose more than expected in the first two months of the year, reinforcing their role as a key growth pillar for the world’s second-largest economy.

Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar, but could be supported by hopes for de-escalation of Iran conflict.

JGBs rose in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

Japan’s economy ended 2025 on firmer footing than initially anticipated, revised estimates show, bolstering the case for more interest-rate hikes.