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Can state spending ever be cut?
March 22nd, 2017
President Trump was elected on several promises, including one that he would fund tax cuts by cutting public spending. Cynics might note that his first action was to increase spending on the military by $54bn, the equivalent of six ...
Why the US Dollar Fell
March 16th, 2017
The US Dollar exchange rate complex came under pressure following the US Federal Reserve’sdecision to raise interest rates 0.25% ensuring their upper band on interest rates sits at 1.0%. However, this was expected and cannot be said to be ...
This is the biggest risk for Europe as Credit Suisse said
March 13th, 2017
France’s Marine Le Pen is the biggest risk to European stability, Credit Suisse said in a guide launched Thursday to help investors navigate the upcoming “defining” months facing the continent. Analysing possible outcomes in the Dutch, French and German ...
5 Reasons to be excited about European Stocks
February 27th, 2017
After years in the doldrums, European stocks seem poised to break out of their trading rut and possibly outperform the U.S. equity market this year. Eurozone politics and sluggish economic growth have not been kind to European stocks in ...
Euronext launches Europe’s first index dedicated to family businesses
February 22nd, 2017
Euronext today announced the launch of Euronext® Family Business, the first European index dedicated to family businesses, designed to highlight the performance of 90 family companies listed in the four countries covered by Euronext. Components of the Euronext® Family ...
Asian stocks rallied; Dollar headed for first weekly advance since December
February 10th, 2017
Dollar headed for first weekly advance since December S&P rose to record, Treasuries fell after tax cut promises Asian stocks rallied while the yen and government bonds slumped after U.S. President Donald Trump promised a plan to overhaul business ...
Asian Bonds Gain, Kiwi Falls, Yen Slipped
February 9th, 2017
Asian Bonds Gain While China Shares Extend Rally Kiwi falls after New Zealand central bank holds rates Euro-dollar volatility surges amid French election buildup Political uncertainty continues to drive financial markets, with Asian bonds following a rally in Treasuries. ...
ICICI Securities and Saxo Bank announce new partnership
February 7th, 2017
ICICI Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of ICICI Bank and India’s leading integrated financial services firm and Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announce a strategic partnership to offer Saxo’s trading and investment capabilities via a ...
Gold price boosted set for its best month since June
January 31st, 2017
Gold price traded above $1,200 and set to head for its best month since June. Gold on January 30 opened at 1194.60 and closed at 1196.00 with a daily 41% change but recorded a yearly change of -13.80%. Gold price ...
AMF publishes a study on behaviour of high-frequency traders (HFTs)
January 28th, 2017
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published a detailed analysis of the activity of market participants engaged in high-frequency trading (HFT) on CAC 40 stocks, with focus on their presence in the order book, how they provide and ...