# fu (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fu. Page: Feed: --- ## [Euro-Zone Business Activity Sees Surprise Improvement](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/euro-zone-business-activity-sees-surprise-improvement-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ Private-sector activity in the euro area unexpectedly improved slightly in August, thanks to the strongest manufacturing growth in more than four years. Bloomberg's Zoe Schneeweiss reports. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Gold and Bitcoin Are Rallying as Debasement Chatter Picks Up](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-21/gold-and-bitcoin-are-rallying-as-debasement-chatter-picks-up) _2026-08-21 · Phil Serafino · Bloomberg Markets_ Bessent’s bond buyback triggers a decline in the dollar. ## [BofA’s Hartnett Sees Pressure on Risk Assets If Bond Plan Fails](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-21/bofa-s-hartnett-sees-pressure-on-risk-assets-if-bond-plan-fails) _2026-08-21 · Levin Stamm · Bloomberg Markets_ A failure in the US Treasury’s plan to tame long-term bond yields would pressure the dollar and spur short bets against riskier assets in the lead-up to November midterm elections, according to Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett. ## [Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-21/ukraine-strikes-major-oil-refinery-deep-inside-russia) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg News · Bloomberg Markets_ Ukraine said it attacked a major oil refinery in Russia’s Urals region as Kyiv’s campaign against energy infrastructure ratchets up pressure on Moscow’s oil exports and fuel production. ## [Is Bessent Facing a Bond Market Credibility Issue?](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/is-bessent-facing-a-bond-market-credibility-issue-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ Jefferies Economist Modupe Adegbembo and Morgan Stanley Chief European Equity Strategist Marina Zavolock weigh the impact of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that the department would at least double the size of its long-dated bond buybacks. They speak on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Post-Strike Movie Supply is Driving Theatre Demand, Vue Entertainment CEO says](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/vue-entertainment-ceo-on-movie-theatre-demand-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ Vue Entertainment CEO Tim Richards says the chain may see its strongest summer box office since the pandemic. "What we are seeing this year is all the movies in the post-strike period now hitting out screens. But we are also seeing the studios and content-makers producing and releasing movies at unprecedented levels." He speaks to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Skylar Montgomery… ## [IMO Contradicts Trump Claims on Strait of Hormuz](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/imo-contradicts-trump-claims-on-strait-of-hormuz-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez tells Bloomberg TV that the Strait of Hormuz is not open and that there is no confirmation that mines have been removed in the waterway, contradicting statements by US President Donald Trump. He says, "Until we have confirmation of demining and security that the vessels are not going to be attacked, I will not call for anyone in the area to take the risk to… ## [What's Next Following Monte dei Paschi's High-Stakes Move?](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/what-s-next-following-paschi-s-high-stakes-move-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ Banca Monte dei Paschi is seeking to buy two separate banks for a combined price of €34 billion ($40 billion) in a defensive move designed to ward off a takeover by rival Intesa Sanpaolo. The Italian lender said it’s launching an all-share bid for Banco BPM valuing it at €25.3 billion and another one for Banca Generali valuing it at €8.7 billion, based on the market close two days ago, according… ## [Dollar Depreciation Is Sustainable: 3-Minutes MLIV](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/dollar-depreciation-is-sustainable-3-minutes-mliv-video) _2026-08-21 · Bloomberg Markets_ Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Memory Stocks Struggle for Momentum With ‘Smart Money’ Moving On](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-21/memory-stocks-struggle-for-momentum-with-smart-money-moving-on) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Vlastelica and Carmen Reinicke · Bloomberg Markets_ After ripping through the first half of the year, memory stocks are struggling to regain momentum as growing concerns about the state of the artificial intelligence trade overshadow their strong fundamental backdrop. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S0WqxbBLphf5) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Bessent’s Plan at Best ‘Circuit Breaker’ for Global Bond Slump](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/bessent-s-plan-at-best-circuit-breaker-for-global-bond-slump) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Burgess and Alice Gledhill · Bloomberg Markets_ The global bond rally triggered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to increase buybacks of longer-dated debt may prove short lived, with analysts citing persistent worries about fiscal woes and sticky inflation globally. ## [Thales Selling Bonds to Help Fund Deal for Sea-Drone Maker Exail](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/thales-selling-bonds-to-help-fund-deal-for-sea-drone-maker-exail) _2026-08-20 · Colin Keatinge and Olga Voitova · Bloomberg Markets_ French defense company Thales SA is set to sell a dual-tranche bond offering on Thursday to help fund its acquisition of maritime robotics firm Exail Technologies SA. ## [Why Vanderbilt May Be the Future of College Sports](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/why-vanderbilt-may-be-the-future-of-college-sports-video) _2026-08-20 · Bloomberg Markets_ Vanderbilt is having a moment. The university has transformed from a respected southern institution into one of the country’s most selective and sought after schools. Athletics has become an increasingly important part of that rise. At the center of it is Vanderbilt University’s Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director. In this episode of The Deal, Candice joins… ## [Aegon Sticks With Winning Steepener Bet Despite US Bond Buying](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/aegon-sticks-with-winning-steepener-bet-despite-us-bond-buying) _2026-08-20 · Georgia Hall · Bloomberg Markets_ Aegon Asset Management is betting that the gap between short- and long-term US borrowing costs will continue to widen despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bid to contain rates on longer-dated bonds. ## [Jakarta Futures Exchange Eyes Role in Planned Commodities Bourse](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/jakarta-futures-exchange-eyes-role-in-planned-commodities-bourse) _2026-08-20 · Kanupriya Kapoor and Eko Listiyorini · Bloomberg Markets_ Indonesia’s ambition to launch a new commodities exchange by Jan. 1 is achievable if it uses existing platforms rather than starting from scratch, according to the deputy chief of the Jakarta Futures Exchange. ## [Nick Bostrom on What Happens if AI Solves All of Our Problems](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/nick-bostrom-on-what-happens-if-ai-solves-all-of-our-problems) _2026-08-20 · Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway · Bloomberg Markets_ Are humans doomed no matter what? ## [Odd Lots: What Happens if AI Solves Every Problem (Podcast)](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2026-08-20/odd-lots-what-happens-if-ai-solves-every-problem-podcast) _2026-08-20 · Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway · Bloomberg Markets_ The philosopher Nick Bostrom was one of the first thinkers who mapped out the existential risk of AI. In his 2014 book, Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies, he delved into various scenarios — like the now-famous “paperclip maximizer” — to show the dangers that unfettered and highly intelligent AI posed to humans. A decade later, in Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World, he… ## [Ukraine's Grain Shipments Are at a Virtual Halt](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/ukraine-s-grain-shipments-are-at-a-virtual-halt-video) _2026-08-20 · Bloomberg Markets_ Russian strikes on the key Black Sea ports of Greater Odesa have been a body blow for Ukraine's farming sector. The ports usually account for about 90% of the country's grain shipments, but flows have virtually halted just as harvests got into full swing. Bloomberg's Pyotr Kozlov explains. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Bessent Gets Short-Term Bond Market Win: 3-Minutes MLIV](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/bessent-gets-short-term-bond-market-win-3-minutes-mliv-video) _2026-08-20 · Bloomberg Markets_ Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg) ## [NSE Said to Plan Allowing Trading Its Shares on Own Platform](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/nse-said-to-plan-allowing-trading-its-shares-on-own-platform) _2026-08-20 · Rajesh Mascarenhas · Bloomberg Markets_ National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. may allow its shares to trade on its own platform after listing them on rival BSE Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, a move that could eventually shift trading volumes and pave the way for the stock’s inclusion in NSE’s benchmark indexes. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pYUVDAVXJS6F) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Iran War: Trump Says No Talks Taking Place | The Pulse 8/19/2026](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/the-pulse-8-19-2026-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Maximilian Uleer, Deutsche Bank Research, Head of European Equity and Cross Asset Strategy & Bruce Embley, Clifford… ## [Ed Yardeni Sees Interest Rates ‘Back to Normal’ at 4%-5%](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/ed-yardeni-sees-interest-rates-back-to-normal-at-4-5-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ Edward Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research, explains why interest rates at 4% - 5% are “a healthy sign of a healthy economy.” (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Europe Girds for Another Hike in Energy Bills This Winter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-19/europe-girds-for-another-hike-in-energy-bills-this-winter) _2026-08-19 · Eamon Farhat · Bloomberg Markets_ Natural gas prices are twice year-ago levels with the Iran war still in limbo. ## [What Is Iran’s Ability to Target US Bases in Europe?](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/what-is-iran-s-ability-to-target-us-bases-in-europe-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ Former US Central Command Director of Intelligence Lt. General Karen Gibson (Ret.) examines Iran’s capabilities for launching attacks on US military bases in Europe. The Financial Times reports that the Islamic Republic is weighing strikes should President Donald Trump escalate the war in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Record Pace of Bond Sales Jolts Europe Out of Its Summer Lull](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/record-pace-of-bond-sales-jolts-europe-out-of-its-summer-lull) _2026-08-19 · Abraham Gonzalez and Ronan Martin · Bloomberg Markets_ Bond sales in Europe are roaring back from the summer lull at the fastest pace on record, resuming the breakneck pace of borrowing seen globally throughout the year. ## [UAE Cuts Economic Ties With Iran, SK Hynix Moves to Calm Market | The Opening Trade 8/19/2026](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/the-opening-trade-8-19-2026-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ The United Arab Emirates said it was cutting all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory, ramping up regional tensions. SK Hynix unveiled plans to buy back $29 billion of stock and return more of its profits to shareholders in an effort to calm worries about the durability of AI spending. The memory chipmaker said it will buy back as many as 24… ## [EQT Takes Majority Stake in Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/eqt-takes-majority-stake-in-melbourne-storm-rugby-league-club) _2026-08-19 · Charles Daly · Bloomberg Markets_ Swedish buyout firm EQT AB has moved into a niche corner of the global sports market by taking a majority stake in Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s leading rugby league clubs. ## [Saudis Give Full Oil Allocations to at Least Three Europe Buyers](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/saudis-give-full-oil-allocations-to-at-least-three-europe-buyers) _2026-08-19 · Sherry Su and Salma El Wardany · Bloomberg Markets_ Saudi Aramco has notified at least three European oil refiners that will supply full contractual crude volumes next month, easing concerns about the region’s supply while crude flows from the Persian Gulf and Red Sea are disrupted. ## [HKEX Sees Strong IPO Pipeline With International Firms](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/hkex-sees-strong-ipo-pipeline-with-international-firms-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ Initial public offering pipeline remains strong with close to 10 international companies, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. CEO Bonnie Chan told Bloomberg TV's Minmin Low on Wednesday (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Markets Are ‘Boring’ But Not Concerning, Deutsche Bank Says](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/markets-are-boring-but-not-concerning-deutsche-bank-video) _2026-08-19 · Bloomberg Markets_ Deutsche Bank Head of European Equity Research Maximilian Uleer expresses a cautiously optimistic view on the current market environment. He highlights that volatility is at a 20-year low for this time of year, describing the market as "boring" but not concerning. Uleer speaks with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden on "The Pulse." (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DvSueTaiEW7W) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [M&G Backs Korean Bonds, Sees Too Many Rate Hikes Priced In](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/m-g-backs-korean-bonds-sees-too-many-rate-hikes-priced-in) _2026-08-18 · Benjamin Liu · Bloomberg Markets_ South Korean government bonds are set to rally as the central bank will likely defy market forecasts by slowing the pace of interest rate hikes as inflation pressures ease, according to M&G Investments. ## [Gold Holds Two-Day Gain on Reduced Rate-Hike Expectations](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/gold-holds-two-day-gain-on-reduced-rate-hike-expectations) _2026-08-17 · Yihui Xie · Bloomberg Markets_ Gold held a two-day gain as reduced prospects for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve weighed on the US dollar, making bullion cheaper for most buyers. ## [Hedge Fund Tax Break Grips Hong Kong as Banks Fear Exodus](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/hedge-fund-tax-break-grips-hong-kong-as-banks-fear-exodus) _2026-08-17 · Echo Wong, Eunice Xu, Bei Hu and Denise Wee · Bloomberg Markets_ Hong Kong’s move to cut taxes for hedge funds has set off a frenzied wave of maneuvering across the city’s financial sector, with investment banks fearing an exodus of prop traders and one fund even considering rebranding a receptionist as an investor relations official to make the most of the potential windfall. ## [Petrobras Mulls Improving Braskem Credit Terms Amid Debt Talks](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/petrobras-mulls-improving-braskem-credit-terms-amid-debt-talks) _2026-08-17 · Cristiane Lucchesi and Peter Millard · Bloomberg Markets_ Brazil’s Petrobras is weighing whether to grant improved payment terms to Braskem on some contracts as the petrochemical producer races against the clock to find a solution for its debt woes ahead of an August 24 deadline to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection, according to people familiar with the matter. ## [Oil Rises on Middle East Concerns, Bonds Decline: Markets Wrap](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates) _2026-08-17 · Anand Krishnamoorthy · Bloomberg Markets_ Oil prices climbed as prospects for peace in the Middle East dimmed, reviving concerns that prolonged geopolitical tensions may threaten supplies and keep energy costs elevated. ## [Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 18](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-aug-18) _2026-08-17 · Yongchang Chin · Bloomberg Markets_ Oil climbed for a third day as prospects for a near-term resolution of the US-Iran war receded, with President Donald Trump saying he’s not interested in extending an expiring agreement with Tehran. ## [US-Iran Prospects Dim as Trump Seems in No Hurry to Reach Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/trump-likes-the-idea-of-declaring-hormuz-a-territory-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ The war between the US and Iran has slowed down, as peace prospects dim with President Trump in no hurry to reach a peace deal. The apparent slowdown of actions comes as the President insists the US is controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as major US defense firms race to make cheaper missiles to bolster to US weapons stockpile. Bloomberg News National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams and Senior… ## [Guggenheim Rushes to Clarify 77% Earnings Drop After Loan Slides](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/guggenheim-rushes-to-clarify-77-earnings-drop-after-loan-slides) _2026-08-17 · Reshmi Basu, Sridhar Natarajan and Zachary R. Mider · Bloomberg Markets_ A financing entity of Guggenheim Investments moved to explain a steep decline in second-quarter earnings after the disclosure sent its loan price tumbling. ## [Test Your ETF Knowledge In Our IQ Test](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/test-your-etf-knowledge-in-our-iq-test-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Bloomberg's Joel Weber puts Scarlet Fu, James Seyffart, and Todd Sohn, ETF strategist at Baird Strategas, to the test on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" in this week's edition of "IQ Test." (Source: Bloomberg) ## [We Will Take Risks If Clients Willing: Legum](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/we-will-take-risks-if-clients-willing-legum-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Maital Legum, head of ETF solutions at Teucrium, joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "ETF IQ." They discuss the process the firm goes through as they decide to launch ETFs or not. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Berkshire-Tracking ETF 'OMAH' Outperforms Company](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/berkshire-tracking-etf-omah-outperforms-company-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "ETF IQ." They discuss VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (ticker: OMAH). (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Goldman Sachs to Acquire ETF Provider Neos in $2.3B Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/goldman-sachs-to-acquire-etf-provider-neos-in-2-3b-deal-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Bloomberg Intelligence's Neil Sipes joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "ETF IQ." Goldman Sachs will pay as much as $2.25 billion to buy Neos Investments, expanding its asset manager’s reach in the actively managed ETF market. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Stocks Slip as Oil and Treasury Yields Rise | Closing Bell](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/stocks-slip-as-oil-treasury-yields-rise-closing-bell-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Scarlet Fu, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Joe Deaux. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Anthropic Revenue Boom Boosts AI Stocks | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 8/17/2026](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/bloomberg-businessweek-daily-8-17-2026-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Bloomberg Intelligence's Global Head of Technology Research Mandeep Singh reacts to Anthropic's revenue report, and news Alphabet is seeking billions in its debut bond offering in Australia. Then, Citi Wealth's Olaolu Aganga joins to discuss AI exposure to investment portfolios, and other AI-related headlines. Plus, Former Biden White House Economics Senior Director Peter Harrell discusses how the… ## [We Were 'Day One Buyers' Of SpaceX: Cassidy](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/we-were-day-one-buyers-of-spacex-cassidy-video) _2026-08-17 · Bloomberg Markets_ Lauren Cassidy, CIO of Founders 100 ETF, joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "ETF IQ." They discuss the fund and how they approach investing in founder-led companies. (Source: Bloomberg) ## [Bolivia Ups Diesel Costs for Big Buyers to Tame Supply Shock](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/bolivia-hikes-diesel-prices-for-big-buyers-to-tame-supply-shock) _2026-08-17 · Sergio Mendoza · Bloomberg Markets_ Bolivia’s government raised diesel prices 84% for larger consumers of the key industrial fuel, following shortages that caused long lines at gas stations. ## [Hydro-Quebec Inks $36 Billion Energy Deal With Newfoundland](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/hydro-quebec-reaches-36-billion-energy-deal-with-newfoundland) _2026-08-17 · Mathieu Dion · Bloomberg Markets_ The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador managed to boost the value of a new 50-year electricity supply agreement with Hydro-Quebec, likely ending a long-running dispute. ## [Casas Bahia Files for Bankruptcy on High Rates, Tight Credit](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/casas-bahia-files-for-bankruptcy-on-high-rates-tight-credit) _2026-08-17 · Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo and Rachel Gamarski · Bloomberg Markets_ Grupo Casas Bahia SA filed for bankruptcy protection in Sao Paulo, after an out-of-court debt restructuring with its main creditors proved insufficient to resolve its financial troubles. ## [Saylor’s Strategy Sells More Stock to Repurchase Preferred](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/saylor-s-strategy-sells-more-stock-to-repurchase-preferred) _2026-08-17 · David Pan · Bloomberg Markets_ Michael Saylor continues to run his Bitcoin accumulation flywheel in reverse. ## [Indian Lenders Set Record With $8 Billion in Dollar Bond Sales](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/indian-lenders-set-record-with-8-billion-in-dollar-bond-sales) _2026-08-17 · Harry Suhartono and Dipika Lalwani · Bloomberg Markets_ Indian financial institutions have sold a record amount of dollar bonds so far this year, as lenders rush to capitalize on a central bank facility that lowers hedging costs on overseas borrowings.