Opening Recap
Market Pulse: Short-term JGB yields ripped to record highs after Tokyo’s surprise rate hike, shifting the yield hunt into overdrive.
Key Movers: Metaplanet’s overseas dividend share issuance and Dugar Finance’s fresh $18 million debt line are grabbing income-seeker attention.
Macro & Politics: The BOJ shock reminded markets that central banks still hold surprise moves in their toolkit—don’t assume a pause.
What’s Next: Watch for new floating-rate note offerings and keep payout ratios front and center as issuers chase yield.
Market Commentary
Everyone’s fixated on headline yields, but what’s slipping under the radar is the currency and policy risk baked into overseas dividend plays. Metaplanet’s push to lure global institutions with dividend-paying shares (Cointelegraph) looks solid until the yen swings violently on BOJ jawboning—remember, what seems like a windfall yield can evaporate in a snap if policy shifts again.
Think private credit is totally separate from green energy? Think again. Dugar Finance’s $18 million debt raise for SME lending (BusinessLine) and India’s uncertainty on off-takers for green hydrogen (BusinessLine) are both tales of real underwriting meeting real-world demand—or lack thereof. It’s about funding that produces actual cash flows, not headline-grabbing hype.
Here’s the play: lock in those covered-call overlays on core dividend payers and ladder into floating-rate paper that resets higher. Focus on issuers with transparent payout ratios and underwriting discipline—then ride the next policy surprise rather than getting blindsided by it.
📈 Breaking Financial News
Metaplanet clears issuance of dividend-paying shares for overseas institutions
Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder approved preferred shares with dividends, signaling a shift toward income-focused institutional capital.
Short-term JGB yields rise to record high after last week's BOJ rate hike
Japanese government bonds fell further on Monday, sending short-term yields to a record high, following the central bank's interest rate hike last week.
Dugar Finance raises $18 million in debt funding
The capital will enable Dugar Finance to enter new geographies, deepen distribution in underserved regional markets, and further strengthen its analytics-driven credit and risk capabilities.
Eight Roads Venture backed PlasmaGen Biosciences raises Rs 150 crore; valued at Rs 1,500 crore
PlasmaGen Biosciences has secured Rs 150 crore in a funding round led by ViNS Bioproducts, valuing the company at over Rs 1,500 crore. This capital will fuel international expansion, product portfolio growth, and manufacturing enhancements.
By embracing new technologies, cooperatives can redefine their role in India’s economy
India’s cooperatives support hundreds of millions of livelihoods, yet many risk being left behind in a tech-driven economy. The PM’s call for ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ requires collective enterprises to harness Industry 4.0 tools to drive efficiency.
1 Chart Reveals the Biggest ‘Tech Bubble' in History?
Thanks to a critical announcement on February 25th, we could soon witness a rapid collapse of all the biggest tech stocks in the world. Retirement accounts across the nation could get slashed by a factor of -20%, -40%, even -80%.
🔍 Market Analysis & Insights
PlasmaGen Biosciences secures ₹150 crore to expand into global markets
The new equity financing will support PlasmaGen Biosciences' international expansion and enhance its portfolio of plasma-derived therapeutics, following a total of ₹600 crore raised since 2010.
Motilal Oswal Alternates invests $72 million in Sensa Core Medical
Motilal Oswal Alternates has invested $72 million in Sensa Core, a Hyderabad-based medical devices company. Sensa Core exports to over 78 countries and manufactures glucometers and hemoglobin meters.
Galaxy Predicts Bitcoin At $250,000 In 2027, Chaos In 2026
Galaxy Research forecasts Bitcoin at $250,000 by the end of 2027, while cautioning that 2026 will be too chaotic to predict cleanly.
With Christmas approaching, the global digital asset market is experiencing a year-end surge. Vince Trust launched a special ETF portfolio promising daily returns up to $3,548.
What drove Varun Beverages arm Bevco to acquire South African Twizza for ₹1,118.7 crore?
Varun Beverages subsidiary Bevco is set to acquire Twizza for an enterprise value of ₹1,118.7 crore, driven by strategic franchise expansion and market growth ambitions.
Why Billionaires Are Stockpiling This “Boring” Token
As markets heat up post-tariffs, this coin continues setting transaction records while flying almost completely under the radar. Discover the “boring” financial token that's making the elite wealthy for only $3.
💰 Investment Opportunities
Meximodo Tequila Announces Launch of Meximodo Tequila Blanco, a Woman-Led Organic Tequila Brand
Meximodo Tequila launched a premium organic tequila led by entrepreneur Mehak Abrol, aiming to capture the growing market for craft and organic spirits.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 19 December 2025
Trinity Investments and Partners Group acquired the four-star, 240-room The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona, underscoring strength in boutique hotel transactions.
Motilal Oswal Alternates picks minority stake in Sensa Core for $72 mn
Motilal Oswal Alternates' investment will enable Sensa Core to accelerate product development and expand its global footprint in diagnostic equipment.
India’s green hydrogen market faces demand uncertainty despite strong investor interest
The IEEFA notes 158 green hydrogen projects in development, but off-take agreements remain unclear, making returns and yield forecasts uncertain.
Bitcoin In Serious Danger of Disappearing From Exchanges…
This could be the biggest “supply shock” in financial history! Bitcoin on exchanges is being bought up faster than miners can mine it. Discover the ONE altcoin smart money is buying up before Bitcoin's supply shock.
