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Foreign banks in Russia turn to rouble bonds
October 6th, 2014
The two biggest foreign banks in Russia have been heavily tapping the rouble bond market to replace funding from their parent companies in Europe as they rush to reduce their exposure to the country. Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International and ...
When the carnival is over: Australia’s surprising G20 legacy
October 6th, 2014
The genesis of the G20 is a tale of two crises. The first — the Asian financial crisis — led to the creation of the G20 as a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 of ...
Russia debt freeze is lesson for Hong Kong
October 2nd, 2014
Beyond a few wobbles, global markets have proved remarkably indifferent this year to political risks – whether Russia’s incursions into Ukraine, Iraq’s descent into chaos or democracy protests in Hong Kong, which have this week tested China, the world’s ...
Asia down as Ebola scare hits Wall St., dollar rally on pause
October 2nd, 2014
Japanese stocks were knocked hard on Thursday as weak global manufacturing activity and an Ebola health scare in the United States spooked world markets, sending investors scurrying to the safety of U.S. bonds, the yen and gold. The gloom ...
Another fall for German consumer confidence
September 26th, 2014
Consumer confidence in Germany is fading, weighed down by concerns about the economic fallout from geopolitical crises, a new poll found on Friday. “In the eyes of consumers, ongoing geopolitical tensions are now also threatening to affect the economy ...
Russian lawmaker drafts bill on Foreign-Asset Freeze
September 26th, 2014
A member of Russia’s ruling party proposed a law that would allow the seizure of foreign states’ assets in the country after the U.S. and its allies targeted President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle including a childhood friend with asset ...
IMF reports over Growing Risk in Global Economy
September 18th, 2014
The global economy faces a growing risk from big financial market bets that could quickly unravel if investors get spooked by geopolitical tensions or a shift in U.S. interest rate policy, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. The ...
Two Bank of England Officials in favor of Rate Rise
September 17th, 2014
Two Bank of England policymakers again voted to raise interest rates this month, leaving the central bank divided for a second successive month, but the rest of their colleagues remained firmly against tighter policy. External members Martin Weale and ...
Oil Production 2014
September 17th, 2014
The world’s oil supply has shrunk considerably over the last few decades. Countries, mostly in the Middle East, with what seemed like a never-ending amount of oil, have begun limiting their exports. Some oil fields, such as the ones ...
Russian ruble drops to historic low amid sanctions
September 16th, 2014
Russia’s currency dropped to an all-time low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors fret about the fallout of economic sanctions. The United States and the European Union last week imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia for ...
