The downturn of the Chinese yuan underscores investor concerns vis-a-vis the growing trade row between the United States and China. On July 6, U.S. tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods are set to kick in. On Tuesday, according… Read More ›
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USD rises against the yen midst increase in risk appetite following Xi’s speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech wherein he has promised to open up China’s economy and cut import tariffs have eased investor concerns surrounding the growing trade conflict between the two of the world’s biggest economies. On Tuesday, with Chinese President… Read More ›
Stocks markets across the world bounce back on easing trade war fears
News of U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin planning a visit to China had eased fears of a trade war between the two giant economies. With the United States and China set to negotiate on trade, fears of trade wars between two… Read More ›
China’s yuan could weaken if the Feds stick to 3 interest rate hikes in 2018
The following is a brief outlook on the future of the Chinese yuan against the greenback in 2018. The results of a Reuters poll indicate that the bulk of the gains, the Chinese yuan has so far registered is likely… Read More ›
Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›
With looming dark clouds on Theressa May’s leadership, the pound takes a more cautious approach
In the backdrop of Brexit negotiations, one of the most complex high stakes negotiations in recent history after WW2, British Prime Minister Theressa May is now facing a challenge to her leadership from her own conservative party midst a lack… Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump expected to name Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve
Here’s how Powel’s appointment could impact the U.S. economy as well as the strength of its currency. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve’s Governor as the next chairman of the U.S…. Read More ›
A strong Euro could complicate matters for the European Central Bank
Despite the ECB’s concerns, the Eurozone’s economic performance has been stellar this year – its best since the end of the financial crisis. In the wake of the European Central Bank’s policy meeting providing short term optimism to the euro,… Read More ›
China’s capital controls a worry – MSCI
In recent months, Beijing has clamped down on the flight of currency from its economy while denying the imposition of new capital control norms. Last year, the yuan fell to its 7 year low against the greenback. A top executive… Read More ›
Brexit has made British companies vulnerable to acquisitions
The shock verdict has led to a fall of business and investor confidence in the British economy. The fall of the pound has made the UK companies easy picking for foreign companies who have snapped up lucrative deals. The shocking… Read More ›