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The Dollar Comes Back Bid

After the tariff scare on Monday, which saw the US dollar surge, it has pulled back in the last couple of day. But it has returned bid today in what looks like position-squaring ahead of...

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New Tariff Threat Fuels Turn Around Tuesday ahead of Tomorrow’s FOMC Decision

The US dollar recorded lows for the month against many of the major currencies yesterday but has come back bid today. We had anticipated some consolidation ahead of the conclusion of the FOMC meeting tomorrow,...

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Markets Look for Direction, Currencies in Narrow Ranges

The global capital markets are subdued today as investors wrestle with the rising virus, the shifting stance of several central banks, and a more tense geopolitical backdrop. Equity markets are struggling today. Most of the...

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Global Capital Markets: Here’s to a Better Second Quarter

The global capital markets have begun the new month and quarter on a good note.  Equity markets are encouraged by yesterday’s gains in the US.  Most markets in the Asia Pacific region rallied, led by...

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US labels Switzerland and Vietnam currency manipulators

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says the countries are seeking to gain unfair trade advantages. Others, such as China, Japan and Germany remain on a “monitoring list,” alongside newcomers like India, Taiwan and Thailand. US Treasury Secretary...

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Can local currencies help the environment?

Many places around the world are looking for ways to become more environmentally-friendly. In the UK city of Bristol, members of the Green Party have introduced a local currency. Does it work? Long known for...

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India’s currency tumbles amid rising oil prices

The Indian rupee has turned out to be Asia’s worst-performing currency this year as the nation’s economy struggles with rising oil prices, a widening current account deficit and broader emerging market concerns. The rupee has...

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China’s falling yuan stokes currency tensions

The Chinese yuan has been on a losing streak in recent days, drawing fresh ire from US President Trump who accuses Beijing of deliberately depreciating the yuan to boost its exports and undercut American competitiveness....

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Is the Yen or Swiss Franc a Better Funding Currency?

Retail investors and some institutional investors focus on the asset they want to acquire in anticipation of price appreciation. The game for some institutional investors is more complicated. It is not only about the asset...

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Dollar Dumped on Doubts on US Economic Agenda

News of the defection of two more Republican Senators doomed the Senate attempt to replace and repeal America’s national health care. The failure to replace the system dubbed Obamacare, despite the Republican majority in both...

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Bitcoin becomes best-performing currency 2016

The virtual currency has continued its breathtaking rise surging past $1,000, after already winning the crown of the best-performing currency in 2016 by more than doubling its value in the course of the year. Bitcoin...

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Betting against China’s currency

There are increasing signs of an economic slowdown in China, with pundits wondering whether this may prompt the government to let the national currency drop even further. Big hedge funds are already placing bets on...