GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 22, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 22, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 22, 2020 Global Markets Global equity markets were modestly firmer early today, as China’s response to the new coronavirus tempered fears over a global pandemic. UST and German Bund yields were...

January 22nd, 2020 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

Green bonds dispel ‘niche market’ status, The future of infrastructure finance

Green bonds dispel ‘niche market’ status, The future of infrastructure finance Wednesday 22 January 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.4.2 Commentary: Green bonds dispel ‘niche market’ status By Dániel Palotai and István Veres in Budapest Policy-makers must amplify green finance swiftly...

January 22nd, 2020 | Banking, Comment, Environment, Finance, Markets | Read More

US currency monitoring list needs rethink, Central banking in 2020

US currency monitoring list needs rethink, Central banking in 2020 Tuesday 21 January 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.4.1 Commentary: US currency monitoring list needs rethink By Mark Sobel in Washington Coverage of the US Treasury’s latest foreign exchange report focused on China, given the reversal...

January 21st, 2020 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Finance, Markets, Reports | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday 20, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday 20, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 20, 2020 Global Markets The USD retained a firm tone early today favored by a new string of positive US data releases on Friday. US markets are closed today for Martin Luther King Day. Greece According...

January 20th, 2020 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

Why the ECB must keep its monetary pillar, Mark Sobel’s 2020 predictions, and more

. Why the ECB must keep its monetary pillar, Mark Sobel’s 2020 predictions, and more THE WEEKEND REVIEW Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world 13-17 January 2020, Vol.11 Ed.1 Most-Read Commentary ECB must keep its monetary pillar: The European Central Bank’s two pillars of...

January 18th, 2020 | Banking, Comment, Finance, Markets | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 17, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 17, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 17, 2020 Global Markets Taking their lead from Wall Street’s positive performance overnight, European bourses moved higher in today’s early trade, following a string of positive US data releases...

January 17th, 2020 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

ECB must keep its monetary pillar, ASIFMA technology and operations conference

… ECB must keep its monetary pillar, ASIFMA technology and operations conference Thursday 16 January 2020 Vol.11 Ed.3.3 Commentary: ECB must keep its monetary pillar By Chris Papadopoullos in London The European Central Bank’s two pillars of monetary policy are set for performance appraisals....

January 16th, 2020 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 15, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 15, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 15, 2020 Global Markets Global equity markets were little changed in early trade today ahead of the signing of the US/China Phase One trade deal agreement in Washington at 16:30GMT. According to...

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2020s will test leaders’ conviction, Gold and the global reserve currency system

. 2020s will test leaders’ conviction, Gold and the global reserve currency system Wednesday 15 January 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.3.2 Commentary: 2020s will test leaders’ conviction By Mark Sobel in Washington The global economic outlook for the 2020s depicts a baseline picture of stagnant,...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 14, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 14, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 14, 2020 Global Markets De-escalation in the Middle East crisis has shifted market focus to the expected signing of a Phase One US-China trade deal agreement tomorrow. In FX markets, the GBP remained...

January 14th, 2020 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

From new normal to new mediocrity, Impact investing: Promoting a universal standard

. From new normal to new mediocrity, Impact investing: Promoting a universal standard Tuesday 14 January 2020 Vol.11 Ed.3.1 Commentary: From new normal to new mediocrity By Mark Sobel in Washington Pundit predictions for the 2020 global economy abound. A consensus exists – global growth will be underwhelming...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 10, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 10, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 10, 2020 Global Markets Risk-on sentiment prevailed in early trade today as fears over a further immediate escalation in the Middle East seem to have eased. In FX markets, the JPY remained under pressure...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 9, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 9, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 9, 2020 Global Markets Risk aversion eased on reduced fears over a further immediate escalation in the Middle East after a US strike on 3 January that killed a senior Iranian military commander. European...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 8, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 8, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 8, 2020 Global Markets Market sentiment on risk assets worsened today on the back of increased fears over a wider conflict in the Middle East following news that Iran fired rockets at US-led forces...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 7, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 7, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 7, 2020 Global Markets The geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains on investors’ radars but the performance of financial markets over the last few hours suggests that investors are now optimistic...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 3, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 3, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 3, 2020 Global Markets Global equity markets weakened earlier today, US Treasuries and European government bond markets firmed while oil prices moved sharply higher on heightened geopolitical tensions....

January 3rd, 2020 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 2, January 2020)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 2, January 2020) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS January 2, 2020 Global Markets Global equity markets kicked off 2020 on a strong note on Thursday, following news that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio by 50bps,...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 24, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 24, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 24, 2019 Global Markets Major European bourses were little changed in the early hours of today’s trading, while UST and Eurozone bonds yields were broadly flat in thin pre-holiday trade. In FX...

December 24th, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, News, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday 23, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday 23, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 23, 2019 Global Markets Major European bourses opened lower earlier today on profit-taking ahead of the Christmas holiday break, following recent hefty gains on the back of increasing optimism on...

December 23rd, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 20, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 20, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 20, 2019 Global Markets The GBP remained under pressure, heading for its worst week in more than two years, amid market worries over the risk of a no-deal Brexit. Meanwhile, USTs and German Bunds...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 19, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 19, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 19, 2019 Global Markets German Bunds came under pressure as market focus has shifted to the Riksbank which convenes later today and is expected to raise the repo rate by 25bps, fueling speculation...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 18, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday 18, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 18, 2019 Global Markets Fixed income markets remained supported in early trade today and the GBP extended recent losses on fears over the risk of a no-deal Brexit. Focus today is on Germany’s...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 17, December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Tuesday 17, December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 17, 2019 Global Markets Fixed income markets were firmer in early European trade supported by news that UK PM Boris Johnson intends to pass legislation to rule out the extension of the transition...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday, 16 December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Monday, 16 December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 16, 2019 Global Markets Global equity markets advanced on Monday, with Asian shares hitting their highest in nearly eight months, after the US and China agreed on a Phase One trade deal. As a result,...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday, 13 December 2019)

. GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday, 13 December 2019) GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTS December 13, 2019 Global Markets The Conservative Party, under the leadership of Boris Johnson, won yesterday’s UK general election with a large majority registering its best performance since 1987. The...

December 13th, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports | Read More

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