Jul 27, 2018 12:46 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks
The BoC and the BoE appear to be looking to normalize monetary policy but experiencing similar difficulties. Both are involved in uncertain trade discussions that are weighing on investment and both have seen a softer...
Jul 27, 2018 11:26 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Fintech Technicals
We reiterate BTCUSD prices have been dipping from last 2-3 days on the back of the news that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected the second attempt of the Winklevoss application to launch a Bitcoin...
Jul 27, 2018 10:29 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
The pound sterling should not suffer too much. An interest rate hike by the Bank of England (BoE) next week is now the consensus opinion in the market. And so the fundamental difference between BoE interest rate policy and...
Moody's: China's policy easing signals change in stance amid slowing growth
Jul 27, 2018 08:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that the fiscal and monetary easing measures announced by Chinas (A1 stable) authorities on 23 July signal a significant change in policy stance as its economy faces both domestic and external...
SEC thumbs down to Winklevoss application for Bitcoin ETFs
Jul 27, 2018 08:32 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Fintech
Weve witnessed that the constant upsurge in the price of Bitcoin above $8k from the lows of $5,755, but from Wednesday, bears have resumed their business as the BTC price slides back below $8,000 on today after the U.S....
Jul 26, 2018 12:36 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
The Polish zloty has staged an impressive recovery over the past fortnight, strengthening from a low of 4.40 against the euro in early July to near 4.2870 at present (while articulating). Polish policymakers have commented...
Fitch: Italy Investment Manager Outflows Mirror Widening Spreads
Jul 26, 2018 11:18 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Link to Fitch Ratings Report(s): Italian Investment Manager Dashboard July 2018 https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/10039157 Italian investment managers (IMs) EUR6.9 billion net outflows in May highlight the sectors...
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