FxWirePro: GBP/EUR/CHF vols spreads seem to be lucrative carry trades
Oct 04, 2017 12:08 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
The somewhat panicky unwinding of Euro (and other European FX) longs might leave macro investors less willing to spend option premium to play for EUR resurgence. In this situation, if one had to pick one Eurobloc currency...
Oct 04, 2017 10:36 am UTC| Technicals Insights & Views
The rejection at the stiff resistance of 1.5090 levels evidences slumps, historically, you could make out the prices have tumbled as it failed to break out above this level. Even if you see any abrupt rallies that seem...
Crowdfunders like novelty or usefulness, not both
Oct 04, 2017 09:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
This article was co-written with Anirban Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Singapore Management University; and Dr. Ping Xiao of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). One of the classic stories in the...
Uber can't be ethical – its business model won't allow it
Oct 04, 2017 09:43 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Following TfLs decision to withdraw Ubers license to operate in London, there has been a widespread picking over of the ride-hailing apps recent history and speculation about its future. A fairly common conclusion is that...
Do tax cuts stimulate the economy more than spending?
Oct 04, 2017 09:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to boost the economy both by cutting taxes and investing more money in infrastructure. Usually, however, politicians and policymakers have favored one type of...
The enduring power of print for learning in a digital world
Oct 04, 2017 09:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Todays students see themselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. Teachers, parents and policymakers certainly acknowledge the growing...
Is faster profit growth essential for a pick-up in wages growth?
Oct 04, 2017 09:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Do higher profits necessarily lead to higher wages? The answer, as borne out by the data below, might surprise you. In fact, wages growth is more likely to arise from smart policy settings that directly boost economic and...
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