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Dollar slips from four-month high against a basket of currencies
May 3rd, 2018
The dollar traded below a four-month high against a basket of currencies on Thursday, with the focus shifting to economic data after the Federal Reserve did little to alter market expectations for further interest rate rises this year. On ...
British pound was flat, Yen lost, Won jumped, Stocks in Asia gained; Key events to watch this week
April 30th, 2018
Stocks in Asia gained, with some major markets shut for holidays, as investors weighed the ongoing earnings season against a mixed set of signals for global economic growth. The won rallied as the two Koreas moved closer to peace ...
Currency funds are betting on recovery after a dismal decade
April 27th, 2018
After a dismal decade, active currency managers see light at the end of the tunnel. As a decade of ultra-accommodative monetary policy after the 2008 crisis now appears to be nearing its end, funds that invest in currencies as ...
Economics 101: Who Sets Prices?
April 26th, 2018
Since the advent of nineteenth century socialism, politicians and economists in the centre ground have argued for a balanced approach, where vital services are provided by the state, and capitalism is left to provide the rest. Vital services ...
7 Awesome Tips to Help You Save for an Investment
April 23rd, 2018
Normally, it’s pretty easy to squander the cash you’ve earned over many tiring hours than set it aside for a rewarding investment in future. While living in the present and enjoying the pleasures available is a thrilling experience, you ...
Blockchain Comp. Co-Founder: China will let solely Cryptoyuan into country
April 23rd, 2018
On the sidelines of the economic forum in Yalta, Russia, Sputnik has talked to Huan Zhang, co-founder of DAEX Blockchain Group Limited, about the current cryptomarket developments in China as well as the prospects of joining forces with Russia ...
The Euro and British Pound rose, European stocks advanced; What to watch out for this week
April 17th, 2018
European stocks advanced, overcoming weakness in Asian markets in the wake of a mixed set of economic numbers from China. The dollar fell to the lowest level in two months and U.S. equity-index futures climbed. The Stoxx Europe 600 ...
Why A Dollar Collapse Is Inevitable
April 13th, 2018
“Naturally, the smooth termination of the gold-exchange standard, the restoration of the gold standard, and supplemental and interim measures that might be called for, in particular with a view to organizing international credit on this new basis, will ...
Hourly labour costs ranged from €4.9 to €42.5 across the EU Member States in 2017
April 12th, 2018
In 2017, average hourly labour costs in the whole economy (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €26.8 in the European Union (EU) and €30.3 in the euro area. However, this average masks significant gaps between EU ...
Euro and British pound rose, Stocks fluctuated in Asia; These are the main moves in markets
April 11th, 2018
Stocks fluctuated in Asia and Treasuries edged higher amid a lack of fresh impetus as an easing of trade tensions paved the way for investors to turn to key U.S. inflation data due Wednesday. The dollar steadied as traders ...
