US firms are turning to convertible bonds: Issuance of convertible debt in theUS climbed 77% last year to USD 48 bn, bucking the trend of otherwise quiet corporate fundraising across capital markets, according to the Financial Times. Experts see the love for convertible debt continuing into 2024 as companies look to refinance maturing debt.

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The ADX rose 1.3% yesterday on turnover of AED 1.32 bn. The index is up 1.4% YTD.

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