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🚀 S&P: UK Economy Expected to Withstand Price Shocks from Middle East Conflict S&P Global Ratings has indicated that the stable outlook for the UK economy reflects market expectations that it will be able to withstand the impact of rising prices for oil, natural gas, and other inputs related to the Middle East conflict. According to Jin10, this assessment suggests confidence in the UK's economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions affecting commodity prices. The report highlights the importance of monitoring these developments as they could influence economic stability and growth prospects. #UKEconomy#MiddleEastConflict#OilPrices#NaturalGas#EconomicResilience#Geopolitics#EconomicStability#MarketOutlook#S&PGlobalRatings #CommodityPrices

🚀 Sky to Repackage Assets Backing USDS and DAI Following Credit Rating Sky is set to repackage the assets backing its USDS and DAI stablecoins after receiving a B- credit rating from S&P Global Ratings in August. According to NS3.AI, Sam MacPherson, a representative from Sky, announced plans to introduce a junior risk capital vault, expected in the second quarter, to segregate higher-risk yield exposure. Additionally, Sky has decreased its exposure to Ethena's USDe in an effort to enhance the protocol's appeal to institutional investors. #Sky#USDS#DAI#stablecoins#creditrating#S&P #NS3AI#SamMacPherson#juniorriskcapitalvault#higher-riskyield #Ethena#USDe#institutionalinvestors

🚀 STOCKS | BlackRock CIO Warns of Potential Downgrade in Stock Earnings Due to Middle East Conflict Helen Jewell, BlackRock's International Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Equities, has indicated that the ongoing Middle East conflict could necessitate a reduction in stock earnings expectations. According to Jin10, Jewell noted that current earnings forecasts for this year remain high, ranging from 15% to 18%, suggesting significant room for downward adjustments. She expressed skepticism about the stability of earnings predictions in the consumer sector, particularly given the impact of interest rates and inflation stemming from the Middle East situation. Preliminary signs indicate potential changes in earnings expectations. After weeks of analysts raising forecasts, Citigroup's U.S. Earnings Momentum Index turned negative last Friday, with downgrades outnumbering upgrades by the largest margin in nearly a year. Despite this, analysts' predictions remain optimistic amid high uncertainty and rising price pressures. Compiled data shows that the market generally expects the S&P 500's earnings per share to grow by 16% this year, marking the strongest performance since 2021. The first-quarter earnings season is set to officially begin next week. Jewell highlighted that the potential for earnings growth in energy and materials stocks is offset by the downside risks in industries such as aviation, suggesting that overall earnings will remain relatively stable. #stocks#BlackRock#MiddleEastConflict#earningsforecast#consumersector#interestrates#inflation#Citigroup#USearnings#S&P500 #energy#materials#aviation#investment