Argentex $AGFX.L, a UK-based currency risk management firm, is currently in preliminary discussions with IFX Payments regarding a potential offer and emergency financing. This strategic move comes as Argentex seeks to mitigate the adverse effects of currency market fluctuations on its operations. The company’s stock was suspended from trading on Tuesday following a severe liquidity crisis triggered by significant declines in the value of the US dollar, alongside heightened trading tensions and political pressures.

New World Development $0017.HK, one of Hong Kong’s leading property developers, continues to grapple with a liquidity crunch that has intensified over the past three years. On Friday, the company reported an interim net loss of up to USD 875 million, a result predominantly driven by a prolonged downturn in the real estate market and rising interest rates. This development has caught the attention of financial market analysts, who view it as a potential warning sign for broader investment risks within the property sector.