Monthly Archives: December 2014

China’s share swap – FT

Posted on December 8, 2014 by macromon

“…a leveraged rally.” Shares on the Shanghai stock exchange have climbed 22 per cent in the past month. FastFT’s Naomi Rovnick explains to Jonathan Wheatley, deputy emerging markets editor, how this is being driven by falling property prices and lower … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 5

Posted on December 5, 2014 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 5

Posted on December 5, 2014 by macromon

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U.S. Employment Situation – November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by macromon

The BLS reported this morning, Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 321,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains were widespread, led by growth in professional … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 4

Posted on December 4, 2014 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 4

Posted on December 4, 2014 by macromon

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Draghi’s tactical retreat ahead of QE – FT

Posted on December 4, 2014 by macromon

The European Central Bank revised down its forecasts for inflation and growth. Capital markets editor Ralph Atkins and global economy news editor Ferdinando Giugliano discuss the crucial semantics in ECB president Mario Draghi’s press conference. For more video content from … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 3

Posted on December 3, 2014 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 3

Posted on December 3, 2014 by macromon

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High-yield bonds underperform – FT

Posted on December 3, 2014 by macromon

As world stock markets enjoy a good day, John Authers probes the underperformance of high-yield bonds in the US. Mark Haefele, global CIO of UBS Wealth Management, suggests investors are overreacting to the falling oil price. For more video content … Continue reading →

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