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Looser policy but a stronger euro – FT

Posted on April 19, 2016 by macromon

The European Central Bank has sent bond yields tumbling through its attempts to stimulate the eurozone economy. Dan McCrum explains why, compared with the US, policy is not as loose as it may seem, and how the euro could strengthen … Continue reading →

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The constraints on cheap money – FT

Posted on April 7, 2016 by macromon

John Authers explains a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and one-sided foreign exchange trading as the Japanese yen rises. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if video is not observable)  

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US Sector ETF Performance – April 1

Posted on April 3, 2016 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – April 1

Posted on April 3, 2016 by macromon

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Economic spring in the US? – FT

Posted on April 3, 2016 by macromon

John Authers picks over a mass of data to begin the second quarter, including jobs, manufacturing surveys, and corporate earnings. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if video is not observable)

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US Sector ETF Performance – March 18

Posted on March 19, 2016 by macromon

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Daily Risk Monitor – March 18

Posted on March 19, 2016 by macromon

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ECB’s bond buying explained – FT

Posted on March 11, 2016 by macromon

ECB’s plans to purchase private sector debt in focus The ECB surprised investors with its unconventional methods of reinvigorating eurozone growth. Rochelle Toplensky, the FT’s markets reporter, explains. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here … Continue reading →

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Commodities bounce back from bottom – FT

Posted on March 6, 2016 by macromon

Oil prices are marching higher after plunging to a 12-year low in January. This is raising hopes the rout could be over, which is sparking a commodities comeback. Neil Hume, the FT’s commodities editor, looks at whether the recovery can … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – March 4

Posted on March 6, 2016 by macromon

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