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Led by Turkish Lira, Emerging-Market Currencies Shake Off Coup Jitters
July 18th, 2016
The Turkish lira rose against the U.S. dollar Monday, partially recovering from its largest one-day drop in nearly eight years as Turkey’s government reasserted control of the country after a failed coup. The lira gained 2.1% to 2.9573 per U.S. dollar. ...
Oil falls on glut fears, but China data curbs losses
July 15th, 2016
Crude futures dipped in Asian trading on Friday on renewed concerns about a global oil glut, but losses were capped by slightly better than expected Chinese economic data reflecting government efforts to stabilize growth. Brent crude futures were down ...
Asian Stocks Extend Rally on China Data as Yen Drops With Gold
July 15th, 2016
Japan’s currency set for biggest weekly drop in 17 years China’s economic growth stabilized in second quarter Asian stocks rose for a fifth day and South Korea’s won strengthened as Chinese economic data beat estimates amid an upbeat start ...
Bank of England maintains Bank Rate at 0.5%
July 14th, 2016
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 13 July 2016, the MPC voted by ...
“Soon” And “Really, Really Crazy.”: Starting Up The Helicopters
July 14th, 2016
As the abject failures of the past few years’ monetary experiments became apparent, it was clear that something else would have to be tried. The only questions were when this would happen and how crazy the next iteration would ...
Bitcoin Trading is Exceeding Gold Trading in Brazil
July 14th, 2016
A report has revealed that the total value of bitcoin trading among digital currency exchanges in Brazil has now surpassed that of gold spot trading on the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange – the country’s securities market authority ...
TheCityUK announces new Chief Executive
July 14th, 2016
TheCityUK is delighted to announce the appointment of Miles Celic as its new Chief Executive. Miles will succeed Chris Cummings later this year – a date will be confirmed shortly. Miles joins the organisation at a critical juncture for ...
Asian Equity Rally Loses Momentum With Oil Near $45; Pound Gains
July 14th, 2016
Japan’s Topix climbs, yen falls amid talk of helicopter money Sterling rises before forecast cut in U.K. interest rates The rally that drove Asian stocks to levels last seen in April showed signs of flagging as investors awaited details ...
ICAP published its Trading Statement;Positive momentum from investment in new products
July 13th, 2016
Positive momentum from investment in new products EBS BrokerTec wins contract to deliver technology to CFETS Transaction with Tullett Prebon on track to complete later this year ICAP plc (IAP.L), a leading markets operator and provider of post trade ...
Pound rallies as UK political storm subsides
July 13th, 2016
Sterling climbed for a fourth consecutive trading session on Wednesday as Theresa May gets ready to become Britain’s new prime minister, removing the political uncertainty over the Conservative Party’s leadership. The British currency rose to $1.3326 on Wednesday, its ...
