At the beginning of 2026, private credit funds such as Apollo, Ares, and Blackstone encountered significant redemption requests from investors, totaling around <strong>$20 billion</strong>. This trend reflects investor concerns about the performance of these funds amid market volatility.
The four astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission have surpassed the record for the farthest point humans have reached in space, exceeding a distance of <strong>400,171 kilometers</strong>. They are now preparing to explore undiscovered areas of the Moon.
Intel, the American semiconductor giant, has announced its intention to acquire Apollo's stake in its factory in Ireland for a deal valued at <strong>$14.2 billion</strong>. This move is part of the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in the European market.
NASA is gearing up to return to the moon through the Artemis program, aiming to explore the lunar surface and bring humans back by 2024. This marks over 50 years since the Apollo program sent the first human to the moon.
Thorsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, predicts short-term fluctuations in the bond market while emphasizing long-term stability in the Middle East, which will help keep oil prices low.