Category Archives: Banking

FinTech Investment By Top U.S. Banks

Posted on February 13, 2018 by macromon
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IMF calls for China banks to boost capital buffers – FT

Posted on December 9, 2017 by macromon

The IMF has called on China’s banks to strengthen their capital buffers beyond global rule requirements in order to fortify themselves against the risk of an economic shock. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs  

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COTD: The United States of Unicorns

Posted on August 4, 2017 by macromon

Key insights about the companies in this map: Collectively, US unicorns are worth approximately $360B. Combined, these companies have raised just over $73B. After California, New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois, the next-highest unicorn populations are found in Utah (with four) and Florida … Continue reading →

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COTD: China’s Financial System

Posted on July 13, 2017 by macromon

. China’s financial system consists of six major entities: The People’s Bank of China, governments, commercial banks, financial institutions, enterprises, and individuals. The People’s Bank of China is a national bank, invested by the government. Though the People’s Bank of … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead — Brexit outlook, Nike results – FT

Posted on June 26, 2016 by macromon

Fallout from Brexit, results for athletic clothing maker Nike and voting for Australia’s national election. Seb Morton-Clark takes a look at some of the top stories for the coming week. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs (click … Continue reading →

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Greek banks in a pickle – FT

Posted on February 5, 2015 by macromon

Greek bank shares fell by up to 25 per cent on Thursday after the European Central Bank’s latest move on funding. Lex’s Robert Armstrong and Oliver Ralph discuss the volatile pickle that Greek banks find themselves in. For more video … Continue reading →

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Bond market October nerves – FT

Posted on September 30, 2014 by macromon

Could the October curse revisit financial markets? FT US markets editor Mike Mackenzie and financial correspondent Tracy Alloway discuss the prospects as Treasury bills turn negative, as well as the possible fallout from the departure of Pimco co-founder Bill Gross. … Continue reading →

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Negative rates in 60 seconds – FT

Posted on June 3, 2014 by macromon

As the European Central Bank considers adopting negative interest rates to counter low eurozone inflation, FT economics editor Chris Giles explains what you need to know about negative interest rates − in 60 seconds. For more video content from the … Continue reading →

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Financials Show Strength

Posted on November 21, 2013 by macromon

We noted a few days ago the bullish cup and handle formation in the financials (XLF).   This is one of our favorite charts and strength/leadership in the financials will bode well for the overall market into year end. The XLF … Continue reading →

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Financials Breaking Out

Posted on November 18, 2013 by macromon

Check out the strength in financials (XLF).   Year end strength is this sector will be just what the doctor ordered to keep the rally going. The bullish cup and handle formation sets up a measured move to $22.60, or about … Continue reading →

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