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Commodity prices in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on July 13, 2015 by macromon

Global commodity prices have been affected by volatile Chinese equities. The FT’s Henry Sanderson explains why. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click here if video is not observable)

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Bailing out of China | Short View – FT

Posted on July 8, 2015 by macromon

Despite attempts by China’s authorities to bolster the country’s stock markets, the selling persists. James Mackintosh, FT investment editor, examines the bursting bubble, the chance for a reprieve and how the liquidity problem has worsened. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click … Continue reading →

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Capital controls in Greece explained – FT

Posted on July 1, 2015 by macromon

Prime minister Alexis Tsipras has shut Greek banks and imposed capital controls until July 7. Ferdinando Giugliano, economics correspondent, takes 60 seconds to explain the implications of the move. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click … Continue reading →

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China pumps up liquidity – FT

Posted on June 30, 2015 by macromon

Worries over China’s economy pushed shares into bear territory last week, prompting more liquidity from the People’s Bank and fresh market volatility. Diana Choyleva, chief economist at Lombard Street Research, explains to the FT’s John Authers why China is taking … Continue reading →

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China’s stock market in 60 seconds – FT

Posted on June 29, 2015 by macromon

The Shanghai stock market has fallen more than 20% in the past two weeks, despite a rate cut from the central bank. Many expect Beijing to step in again to halt the slide. The FT’s Josh Noble explains why. ► … Continue reading →

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Is a lack of liquidity in bond markets surprising? – FT

Posted on June 24, 2015 by macromon

Bond markets have been dominated by talk of a liquidity drought. Isaac Chang, global head of fixed income at KCG, joins US capital markets reporter Joe Rennison to talk about what the issue and offer his thoughts on where markets … Continue reading →

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Greek crisis in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on June 22, 2015 by macromon

The FT’s Martin Sandbu explains why Greece is facing the spectre of default and what happens if a deal is not reached. 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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Tech leaders’ visions for next 10 years – FT

Posted on June 21, 2015 by macromon

Founders Forum, the prestigious network of entrepreneurs, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. But what do technology’s leading figures see in store for the next decade? FT’s Ravi Mattu finds out. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit … Continue reading →

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Italy’s economic renaissance? – FT

Posted on June 17, 2015 by macromon

Italy is seeing growth after a long recession. Luigi Speranza, co-head of European economics at BNP Paribas, tells the FT’s economics correspondent Ferdinando Giugliano what’s driving the recovery and whether the country is finally leaving behind chronic low growth. For … Continue reading →

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Greece debt crisis deepens – FT

Posted on June 12, 2015 by macromon

The FT’s Gideon Rachman and Tony Barber discuss the deepening Greek debt crisis, focusing on the IMF’s pullout from talks, the increasing difficulty Greece faces to pay public sector workers and its growing isolation in negotiations with creditors. For more … Continue reading →

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