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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 ...
Andorra to renounce banking secrecy as it sheds tax haven status
December 2nd, 2016
Pyrenees principality approves automatic sharing of information on accounts held by non-residents from EU countries Andorran lawmakers have agreed to end banking secrecy in the Pyrenees mountains principality, approving automatic sharing of information on accounts held by non-residents. The ...
A startup in India delivers cash to your doorstep
December 2nd, 2016
A city-based startup has found a unique way to increase its business in times of demonetisation — by delivering currency notes along with each order. The startup tailmil.com is offering free home delivery of valid currency notes up to ...
The Central Bank of Finland explores possibilities of blockchain
December 2nd, 2016
The Bank of Finland organised today, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, a seminar on the possibilities offered by blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in various sectors of society. Seminar participants included leading researchers in the field and ...
The Pound to Euro Exchange Rate in Sudden Reversal as US Dollar Slides
December 2nd, 2016
GBP/EUR has given back all the gains it made on a day which saw it surge by 1% against the Dollar and Euro at one stage. Indeed, a strong start to the new month saw GBP/EUR breach the 1.18 ...
What It’s better to invest in than Gold? Whiskey!
December 1st, 2016
Invest in Whiskey, It’s Better Than Gold While it gathers dust on your shelf along with your other spirits, you may be surprised to learn that your whisky might also be gathering interest—significant interest at that. Scotch single malt ...
The Plague of Long-Term Unemployment in Europe
December 1st, 2016
The Plague of Long-Term Unemployment in Europe There’s plenty of legitimate reason for concern about the extent to which the US labor market is producing high quality jobs. But every now and again, Americans might want to glance to ...
Asia Stocks Rise Most in Three Weeks as Oil Hits $50, Bonds Drop
December 1st, 2016
U.S. oil climbs above $50, building on 9.3% gain on Wednesday Private jobs data adds to U.S. rate outlook before payrolls Asian equities rallied the most in three weeks as a deal to cut global oil output lifted energy ...
Intercontinental Exchange announces appointment of Lee Yi Shyan as chairman of ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore
November 29th, 2016
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced the appointment of Lee Yi Shyan as Chairman of ICE Futures Singapore (IFSG) and ICE Clear Singapore (ICSG) effective ...
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 ...
