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Oil extends gains after big U.S. crude stock draw
September 8th, 2016
Oil prices rose more than 1.5 percent on Thursday after U.S. industry data showed a large drawdown in crude stocks, reflecting the temporary impact of an Atlantic storm. U.S. crude stocks fell 12.1 million barrels last week, data from ...
The Forex business is officially shrinking for the first time since 2001
September 8th, 2016
The latest triennial survey of the FX industry by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has revealed a decline in volumes for the first time in 15 years. The conclusions of the survey are broadly in line with the ...
Middle East investment in global real estate reaches $10b
September 8th, 2016
Middle East outbound capital flows into global commercial real estate touched $10 billion in the first half of 2016, with international market destinations becoming more diverse, according to CBRE’s Middle East ‘In and Out’ 2016 report. Investors from the ...
Deutsche Börse Venture Network launches service for financing rounds
September 7th, 2016
Venture Match for growth companies to start at the end of September Offer is part of the initiative to build an ecosystem for growth Deutsche Börse Venture Network will launch its Venture Match service at the end of September. ...
Oil edges lower amid scepticism about output freeze
September 7th, 2016
Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday as market participants remained skeptical that producers will reach an agreement to freeze output to rein in a global supply glut. London Brent crude for November delivery was down 4 cents at $47.22 ...
G20 summit concludes with historic consensus on world growth
September 6th, 2016
The 11th summit of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies concluded in Hangzhou on Monday, reaching extensive consensus on pursuing innovative, invigorated, interconnected and inclusive world economic growth. “Held at a critical time for world economic growth and ...
Aussie gains as RBA keeps quiet on currency strength
September 6th, 2016
Australia’s dollar was the biggest gainer among major currencies as U.S. and European traders returned from summer holidays on Tuesday, jumping almost 1 percent after the country’s central bank said little on its 10 percent rise since January. The ...
HKMA embraces FinTech as it burnishes Hong Kong’s brand to compete as Asia’s financial hub
September 6th, 2016
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has unveiled a series of policy initiatives for banks to embrace technology, and changed the city’s tax regime to attract corporate treasury departments, as it sharpens its edge to compete with Singapore and Tokyo ...
G-20 Leaders to Endorse Cross-Border Investment Guidelines
September 5th, 2016
Leaders of the Group of 20 nations meeting this weekend plan to endorse a set of principles designed to guide governments in devising cross-border investment policies, similar to how global agreements govern trade. Officials described the G-20’s plan to ...
Europe’s Tourism Tumbles Amid Terror Attacks, Refugee Crisis
September 5th, 2016
Terror attacks, refugee resettlement and international instability have shaken up Europe’s tourism market in recent months, as American travelers benefiting from a strong dollar are picking and choosing where to vacation. Off-the-beaten-path destinations like Bulgaria and Croatia are raking ...
