Tag Archives: Monetary Policy

U.S. Banks Primed And Ready To Roll – Expect the Unexpected

Posted on January 11, 2017 by macromon

We’ve been busy crunching numbers on the consolidated balance sheet of U.S.-chartered depository institutions and comparing their mix of assets relative to their pre-crisis levels. The large U.S. banks begin reporting earnings on Friday. The Coming Credit Led Expansion Our … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Trillionaire and Other Thoughts

Posted on January 7, 2017 by macromon

Grab one of these: Careful what you wish for central bankers and fiscal policy makers.  Though we don’t see signs of “rollover risk” in any of the G5 or G20, it’s all about confidence and you know what Joe said about … Continue reading →

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Looser policy but a stronger euro – FT

Posted on April 19, 2016 by macromon

The European Central Bank has sent bond yields tumbling through its attempts to stimulate the eurozone economy. Dan McCrum explains why, compared with the US, policy is not as loose as it may seem, and how the euro could strengthen … Continue reading →

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The constraints on cheap money – FT

Posted on April 7, 2016 by macromon

John Authers explains a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and one-sided foreign exchange trading as the Japanese yen rises. 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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Money flows again to the US – FT

Posted on October 26, 2015 by macromon

John Authers reports on how easier monetary policy from China helped drive a further rebound in world stock markets. The biggest beneficiary seems to be the US. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if … 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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Draghi confident on inflation and growth – FT

Posted on March 5, 2015 by macromon

The European Central Bank’s president Mario Draghi announced the quantitative easing programme will start on Monday. The FT’s Ferdinando Giugliano and Ralph Atkins discuss what securities the ECB will be buying, and its growth and inflation outlook. For more video … Continue reading →

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Money with no middleman – Economist

Posted on February 10, 2015 by macromon

This animation explores bitcoin and its potential impact on the financial services industry. – Economist (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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The benefits of getting rid of cash – Economist

Posted on September 22, 2014 by macromon

The Economist explains: technology like digital wallets and electronic payments are becoming more accessible. So do we even need coins and notes any more? For more video content from The Economist visit our website: http://econ.st/1vJDt98   (click here if video … Continue reading →

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