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Here is a recap from this week’s highlights in global markets and finance:

Geopolitical tensions pushed investors toward safety, with money market assets hitting a record $8.27 trillion as cash demand surged during the Iran crisis. Despite the volatility, capital markets remained active as bond markets reopened for high grade issuers. At the same time, the OECD warned refinancing risks are rising as heavy borrowing today could strain corporate balance sheets.

Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley cut 3% of staff while Wells Fargo finally exited consent orders after 15 years of regulatory oversight. Berkshire Hathaway resumed share buybacks after a two year pause. Short sellers increased their positions against Blue Owl and Apollo warned against tighter financing conditions.

Let’s dive in.

Money market assets hit a record $8.27 trillion: Investors rushed into cash like instruments as geopolitical tensions and volatility rattled markets (Inv.)

OECD warns refinancing risks are rising as bond issuance surges: Heavy borrowing could strain corporate balance sheets as maturities approach (OECD)

Global equity capital markets activity is booming: Companies continue tapping public markets even as macro risks rise (YF)

Bond markets reopened with high grade borrowers pricing deals: Investment grade issuers rushed to secure funding as volatility eased (FP)

Investors dash for cash as Iran crisis disrupts markets: Safe haven demand rises while risk assets face pressure (RT)

Morgan Stanley cut 3% of jobs across major divisions: The move reflects cost discipline amid a shifting dealmaking environment (YF)

Wells Fargo is free of consent orders for the first time in 15 years: The bank had to undertake a top-to-bottom rebuild of its risk and oversight framework (IN)

Berkshire Hathaway resumed share buybacks after a two year hiatus: The move signals management confidence in valuation and capital position (YF)

Blue Owl short interest hit a record high: Rising skepticism around private credit vehicles is fueling bearish positioning (PEW)

Apollo Global Management warns of shakeout in private markets: Marc Rowan says weaker players may struggle as financing conditions tighten (YF)

EM ETF inflows continue despite market volatility: Investors remain committed to emerging markets even amid geopolitical stress (IN)

US Treasury signals fresh review of bank liquidity rules: Officials said large banks now allocate roughly 25% of their balance sheets to safe assets (Inv.)

US to escort and insure oil tankers through Hormuz if needed: Governments move to stabilize energy markets as tensions escalate (CNBC)

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Toyota group raised its take-private bid for Toyota Industries (CBT)
Potential Deal Value: $40B

Zurich Insurance agreed to acquire Beazley (RT)
Deal Value: $11B

TPG is considering a sale or IPO of Asia OneHealthcare (PEW)
Potential Deal Value: $7.6B

Rosebank Industries agreed to acquire MW Components and CPM (Inv.)
Deal Value: $3.1B

Blackstone talks to invest in New World Development stalled (PEW)
Potential Deal Value: $2.5B

Tinicum and Blackstone submitted a bid for UK aerospace supplier Senior (PEW)
Potential Deal Value: $1.6B

Glencore backed a bid for a stake in Eurasian Resources Group (MSN)
Potential Deal Value: $1.4B

Accenture agreed to acquire Ziff Davis' connectivity division (ZD)
Deal Value: $1.2B

Activist investor Elliott made a strategic investment in Pinterest (YF)
Deal Value: $1B

Lin Bin to buy a 1% stake in the $12.5B valued Miami Dolphins platform (SP)
Deal Value: Undisclosed

Intercontinental Exchange to buy stake in crypto exchange OKX (Fortune)
Deal Value: Undisclosed