Derek Halpenny, Head of Research, Global Markets EMEA & International Securities, discusses the implications of the US slowdown and the Federal Reserve's likely recommencement of monetary easing later this year.

In this 2025 preview video blog, Derek Halpenny, Head of Research for Global Markets EMEA and International Securities; Michael Wan, Senior Currency Analyst, George Goncalves, Head of U.S Macro Strategy, MUFG Securities America Inc and Lee Hardman, Senior Currency Analyst discuss the trends that may drive the global markets this year.

MUFG was appointed separately by Arqiva and Telefonica UK as the Sole Lead Arranger, Funder, Hedge Counterparty and Facility Agent for private financing arrangements associated with the installation of communication hubs throughout Great Britain.

EDF, a world leader in the electricity sector, partnered with MUFG on a 5-year cross currency swap transaction with EDF China.

Philips issued its inaugural Green Innovation Bond with the support of MUFG as a bookrunner, alongside eight other global banks.

MUFG is pleased to have closed its fourth Turkish Hospital PPP since 2015.

MUFG has been providing a full suite of investment banking products for an aircraft owning client for a number of years.

Air Liquide, the world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health, partnered with MUFG on the issuance of its first Panda bond in China.

MUFG, which launched a housing finance business in 2015, has sought to shake-up the sector's financing model with a solution that is fit for the long-term in the face of an acute housing crisis in the UK.

As a long-term partner to Hammerson we provide ongoing support for deposits, FX, interest rate risk management, and Debt Capital Markets. Adapting our service to meet their needs.

MUFG are proud to have worked on the first US denominated samurai syndicated loan in Turkey.

Supporting the creation of the first truly global brewer, we partnered with AB InBev to offer the largest syndicated bank loan financing for a corporate, offering solutions and flexibility to the changing needs of the company.

A project of many firsts for the market. The scale of the project's construction alone will deliver an estimated £680m boost to the UK economy.

Helping clients' to adapt to a changing business environment as a trusted and proactive partner is central to our work. We are proud that our work on Jazan Gas Projects received recognition across the industry.

As a longstanding relationship bank, we have provided consistent support to IHG as its business model has been transformed.

Through this transaction we supported our client to consolidate its position as an important stakeholder in the French renewables sector, providing a robust foundation for future growth.