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Euro steadies after short-covering rally, eyes on ECB and Italy
December 6th, 2016
The euro steadied on Tuesday, having bounced from a near 21-month low set the previous day after Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s loss in a referendum over constitutional reform, an outcome that traders had widely expected. Renzi announced on ...
What to know now following Italy’s “NO” result and Renzi resignation
December 5th, 2016
Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he will officially resign Monday, after voters apparently rejected his proposals for constitutional reform. What should investors keep an eye out for after his defeat? Although the referendum on Sunday was officially ...
Euro Projected to Weaken against the Dollar
December 5th, 2016
For the Euro to move higher tapering the asset purchase programme must be mentioned at Thursday’s ECB meeting but also keep an eye out for the abolition of the ‘capital key.’ The Euro will probably weaken against the Dollar ...
Lithuania is looking to attract FinTech companies
December 5th, 2016
Of all the cities lining up to poach London’s business post-Brexit, Vilnius might seem the most unlikely. Yet the Lithuanian capital has much to offer financial firms, from liveability and local talent to cutting-edge fintech regulation. Euromoney visits a ...
Credit cycles and gold
December 3rd, 2016
The Trump shock produced some unexpected market reactions, partly explained by investors buying into a risk-on argument,equities over bonds and buying dollars by selling other currencies and gold. This is because President-elect Trump has stated he will implement infrastructure ...
Is Italy’s Referendum a move towards Italy’s EU Exit?
December 1st, 2016
The accepted wisdom is that Italy’s referendum on the 4th of December is a major political challenge to the integrity of the Eurozone, but do all analysts agree as some appear to be downplaying its importance? Italy’s referendum on ...
Asia stocks trim gains as liquidity fears jolt China markets
November 30th, 2016
Asian stocks tried to stabilize after a rocky November month drew to a close, but Wednesday’s session brought new anxieties as Chinese equities and commodities tanked amid worries that Beijing’s efforts to support its currency could squeeze liquidity. Analysts ...
Oil Retreats Below $47 Before OPEC Meeting as Metals Snap Rally
November 29th, 2016
Copper suffers in first loss for seven days; zinc, nickel down European stocks open lower with Italy focus; Asia shares mixed Oil retreated back below $47 as OPEC members failed to bridge their differences on production cuts, while a ...
Western firms invest billions in Russia as economy returns to growth
November 24th, 2016
A number of large Western corporations are increasing investment in Russia, with the country’s economy recovering from its deep decline, according to Bloomberg. Global retailers like Sweden’s IKEA and France’s Leroy Merlin have started pouring billions of dollars into ...
FIA welcomes EC proposals on capital requirements
November 24th, 2016
FIA welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s (EC) proposals to amend the Capital Requirements Directive 2013/36/EU (CRD IV) and the Capital Requirements Regulation EU No 575/2013(CRR). The proposals released today include numerous comprehensive changes and new provisions, many ...
