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Will QE help Italy grow? – FT

Posted on April 7, 2015 by macromon

QE is set to help Italy. However, Lorenzo Codogno, visiting professor at London School of Economics and Political Science, tells the FT’s Ferdinando Giugliano that while the ECB programme will boost Italy, growth rates are likely to stay modest For … Continue reading →

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Emerging markets’ reserves fall – FT

Posted on April 1, 2015 by macromon

Probably contributing to weakness in the gold price, no? Josh de la Mare provides Wednesday’s top stories from around the world, with reserves in emerging markets falling for the first time in two decades, General Buhari winning in Nigeria’s historic … Continue reading →

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Martin Wolf on Greece leaving the euro – FT

Posted on March 31, 2015 by macromon

The Greek state is once again running out of cash, and this time there may be no rescue. Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator, talks to the FT’s Mark Vandevelde about what happens if Greece ends up in default. Click here … Continue reading →

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Waves crash in forex – FT

Posted on March 24, 2015 by macromon

Currency markets have gone back to the 1980s in terms of big moves. Simon Derrick, chief currency strategist at BNY Mellon, tells the FT’s Ralph Atkins how Europe’s negative rates have boosted riskier assets and created ever bigger forex waves. … Continue reading →

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The data-dependent dollar – FT

Posted on March 23, 2015 by macromon

The dollar has sustained its first significant reverse in months following the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. Its future trend depends on the data. John Authers points to a week ahead which will include inflation data from the US, UK and … Continue reading →

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Euro’s slide in 60 seconds – FT

Posted on March 12, 2015 by macromon

The euro is heading towards parity with the US dollar. Economics correspondent Ferdinando Giugliano explains in 60 seconds why the single currency is at a 12-year low and what impact it could have for the eurozone. For more video content … Continue reading →

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Apple Watch and its luxury gambit – FT

Posted on March 10, 2015 by macromon

Apple has unveiled the latest details for its new Watch model. FT reporters Hannah Kuchler and Tim Bradshaw review the device and look at what chances Apple has in the luxury market. For more video content from the Financial Times, … Continue reading →

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India economic growth in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on February 27, 2015 by macromon

India’s finance ministry has issued its annual economic survey that says the economy could grow by more than 8% in the next year. The FT’s south Asia bureau chief Victor Mallet explains the reasons for optimism and the challenges ahead. … Continue reading →

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Negative yields in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on February 26, 2015 by macromon

Negative yielding bonds now account for about $2tn of debt issued across Europe, and that figure is rising. Michael MacKenzie, markets editor, explains in 90 seconds what it really means when someone buys a bond with a negative yield. The … Continue reading →

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Google’s European shake-up – FT

Posted on February 25, 2015 by macromon

After years of increasing scrutiny from regulators, customers and other companies, Google is shaking up its management structure in Europe. The FT’s Ravi Mattu reports on the group’s new approach to the continent. The latest on companies news http://www.ft.com/companies (click … Continue reading →

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