Tag Archives: FT

Fed hides nuggets in minutes – FT

Posted on February 19, 2015 by macromon

FT US Alphaville Editor Cardiff Garcia and his collaborator Matthew Klein examine the clues given by the central bank board members about the trajectory of the US economy which triggered the market reaction to the Fed minutes, sending gold higher … Continue reading →

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60 seconds to save hedge funds – FT

Posted on February 12, 2015 by macromon

After several years of disappointing returns, investors are questioning whether hedge funds are worth their high fees. US Investment Correspondent Stephen Foley gives Troy Gayeski of fund of funds manager Skybridge Capital a chance to defend the industry. For more … Continue reading →

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Martin Wolf on Ukraine’s finances – FT

Posted on February 11, 2015 by macromon

The FT’s Martin Wolf and Ferdinando Giugliano discuss the state of Ukraine’s economy, the impact of the crisis and what reforms are necessary for the war-torn nation to achieve a stable democracy. For more video content from the Financial Times, … Continue reading →

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Greece’s crisis – in five charts – FT

Posted on February 9, 2015 by macromon

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras says he won’t seek an extension of the bailout plan when it expires at the end of February – putting Athens on a collision course with creditors. FT capital markets editor Ralph Atkins explains Greece’s crisis … Continue reading →

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Why buy Europe? – FT

Posted on February 6, 2015 by macromon

The FT’s John Authers quizzes Citi’s Jonathan Stubbs on the reasons to buy European stocks. Europe looks cheap, but arguably the answer boils down to two letters: QE. Click here for more Authers Note videos http://video.ft.com/Authers-Note (click here if video … 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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Temperature of financial markets – FT

Posted on February 3, 2015 by macromon

Deficient demand, deflation and negative interest rates. Are equity and bond markets overpriced? Ahead of next week’s FT Debt Capital Markets Outlook, columnist John Plender discusses unconventional measures from central banks with capital markets editor Ralph Atkins. For more video … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffett’s secret of success – FT

Posted on February 2, 2015 by macromon

Warren Buffett is known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ but Stephen Foley argues he deserves another nickname: the Conglomerate King 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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Is patience a virtue? – FT

Posted on January 29, 2015 by macromon

The Federal Reserve’s latest statement on monetary policy left the central banks options open on an interest rate rise later this year. The FT’s John Authers suggests that international developments may force the Fed to be more patient. Click here … Continue reading →

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Greece’s new government – FT

Posted on January 27, 2015 by macromon

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced his cabinet. The FT’s Europe editor, Tony Barber, reports from Athens on the key posts and what this means for Greece’s eurozone partners. For more video content from the Financial Times, … Continue reading →

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