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Eurozone GDP in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on August 14, 2015 by macromon

Chris Giles, the FT’s economics editor, provides a 90-second analysis of the latest gross domestic product figures from the eurozone, the divergences within the EU and the prospects for growth. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs (click … Continue reading →

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Two signals from China – FT

Posted on August 13, 2015 by macromon

After a wild day of trading on world markets, John Authers suggests that the yuan’s appreciation late in the day may have sent a more important signal than its earlier devaluation. ► Authers’ Note: http://bit.ly/1Liu16x (click here if video is … Continue reading →

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Dark pool pitfalls getting deeper – FT

Posted on August 12, 2015 by macromon

Market regulators have been targeting poor stewardship of dark pools. The idea was the pools were an off-exchange venue where big trades could be made without moving markets. But, as Philip Stafford explains, it’s becoming harder to achieve that aim. … Continue reading →

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Apple stock in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on August 7, 2015 by macromon

Michael Mackenzie, the FT’s markets editor, explains why Apple shares are losing their lustre and what this means for the bull run. 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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How companies try to foil short sellers – FT

Posted on August 6, 2015 by macromon

Should short sellers be stopped? They have intermittently been banned for more than 300 years, but like vultures they still prey on failing companies. FT Alphaville’s Dan McCrum analyses the many ways companies attempt to foil the shorters. For more … Continue reading →

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How losses on Greek banks might be distributed – FT

Posted on July 29, 2015 by macromon

Greek banks are in a perilous state. Parliament has introduced an EU tool aimed at sharing the pain in a failing bank and avoiding its collapse. Oliver Burrows of CRT Capital explains how this would work and whether it could … Continue reading →

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Emerging Markets: There and back again – FT

Posted on July 22, 2015 by macromon

James Mackintosh on whether EM is down and out or showing glimmers of hope Emerging markets have given back all their gains made during the Chinese rebound of 2009-10. James Mackintosh, investment editor, considers whether EM is now down and … Continue reading →

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Gold becomes a tough sell – FT

Posted on July 20, 2015 by macromon

James Mackintosh on the 5% plunge in the gold price Gold has become a tough sell. Investment editor James Mackintosh says perhaps those buying gold should be hoping China recovers its appetite for heavy industry and starts sucking in commodities … Continue reading →

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How much debt relief could Greece get? – FT

Posted on July 16, 2015 by macromon

What kind and how much debt relief could Greece get? Joseph Cotterill provides an overview of the options available. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs (click here if video is not observable)

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Economic warning lights flash – FT

Posted on July 14, 2015 by macromon

Poor US retail sales are merely the latest sign of weakness, with warning lights flashing in South Korean exports and semiconductor shares. James Mackintosh, investment editor, examines to what extent markets are prepared. For more video content from the Financial … Continue reading →

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