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Sterling drops to 1-1/2 month low vs rallying dollar after U.S. data
August 28th, 2015
Sterling fell to a 1-1/2-month low against the dollar on Thursday after data showing the United States grew robustly in the second quarter, boosting a view that U.S. interest rates could rise this year. Investors are still uncertain about ...
US economic growth revised up sharply to 3.7%
August 27th, 2015
The US economy grew by far more than previously thought between April and June, revised figures have shown. The economy grew by an annualised rates of 3.7%, up from the first estimate of 2.3%. Growth of 0.6% in the ...
New report from ACCA asks the world’s smallest businesses, “Are you ready for growth?
August 27th, 2015
ACCA talked to SMEs from across the globe to create a guide for CFOs of fast-growing small businesses A new report from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has collated evidence from across the world of the key role ...
Kuroda Says Bank of Japan Can Still Achieve Inflation Target
August 27th, 2015
BOJ stands ready to adjust record stimulus if needed Central bank has “many options” for its monetary policy The Bank of Japan can achieve its 2 percent inflation target with the current level of monetary stimulus, even as it stands ...
ECB’s economist says bank will act to combat China, oil impact on inflation target
August 26th, 2015
The risk has increased that the European Central Bank won’t get inflation back up to where it wants, the bank’s chief economist said on Wednesday, pledging to beef up its anti-deflation asset-buying programme if necessary. Peter Praet, who is ...
Swiss issuers to weather forex storm
August 26th, 2015
The ‘Swiss Credit Handbook 2015’ published today by Credit Suisse contains the credit profiles of the most important Swiss issuers and participants in the Swiss franc capital market. Assessments of the creditworthiness of the different entities covered by Credit Suisse credit ...
During Every Market Crash There Are Big Ups, Big Downs And Giant Waves Of Momentum
August 26th, 2015
This is exactly the type of market behavior that we would expect to see during the early stages of a major financial crisis. In every major market downturn throughout history there were big ups, big downs and giant waves of momentum, ...
Gold Prices Prove Solid as Major Chinese Stock Indices Hit their Lowest Level since December
August 26th, 2015
Gold prices quickly touched a new 7-week high of $1169 per ounce on Tuesday morning in London, while European and US stock market indices bounced back after the shockwaves sent by the recent sharp decline of Chinese equities. Silver fell ...
CQG Connects to ASX 24 ITCH™
August 25th, 2015
Provides ultra-low latency access to Australian futures and options markets CQG today announced direct market access to ASX 24 ITCH™, the Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX’s) premium ultra-low latency protocol for accessing ASX 24 markets, which include interest rate futures ...
Gold settles lower; other metals slide
August 25th, 2015
Palladium slides nearly 5%; copper still at 6-year low Gold futures failed to score any gains on Monday, despite its reputation as a refuge in times of market turmoil, while other metals took a hit on the latest rout ...
