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Morgan Stanley’s trading rout sets grim tone for fourth quarter
October 20th, 2015
Morgan Stanley on Monday warned that there was little hope for a quick turnaround in its key trading business given the persistence of global growth concerns that helped pummel the bank’s third quarter earnings. Chief Executive James Gorman was ...
U.S. Stocks Steady, Despite Pressure From Lower Oil Prices
October 20th, 2015
Energy shares tumble on concerns about higher production in Iran, China’s economy U.S. stocks edged higher Monday, though a slump in energy shares kept a lid on the gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 14.57 points, or ...
The 5 Biggest Market Events of 2015 So Far
October 19th, 2015
2015 has certainly been an interesting year as far as the world of finance is concerned. The markets have undoubtedly seen some tumultuous times, particularly in recent months, so today we’re going to look at the five biggest market ...
Ukraine Readies for Russia Court Battle After Debt Vote Passes
October 19th, 2015
Holders of all but one bond vote in favor of restructuring Second vote on bond held by Russia scheduled for Oct. 29 Ukraine said it is ready to go to court over a bond owed to Russia after the ...
Index Futures Drop With Asia Stocks After China GDP; Euro Rises
October 19th, 2015
Economy expands 6.9% in third quarter, beating estimates Gold retreats with copper as metals slide in data’s wake U.S. and European equity-index futures retreated with Asian shares and commodities after China reported the slowest economic growth since 2009. Treasuries ...
Deutsche Börse completes acquisition of trading platform for OTC instruments 360T
October 16th, 2015
Kengeter: “Acquisition is a strategic fit as it broadens Deutsche Börse’s asset class spectrum”/ Significant synergies, cross-selling and innovative product development planned Today Deutsche Börse completed the acquisition of 360T, following the approval of relevant antitrust authorities and the ...
Asian shares rise to two-month highs, dollar gains on U.S. data
October 16th, 2015
Asian shares hit a two-month high on Friday, catching some of Wall Street’s shine after upbeat U.S. price and jobless claims data calmed some concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside ...
The Paradox of Risk: Central Planning Is Linear, Reality Is Non-Linear
October 15th, 2015
You thought it was safe to drive 90 miles an hour on a rain-slicked narrow road while you were tipsy because the airbag would save you, but it still hurts when you crash. I first discussed the Paradox of Risk in ...
Gold price breaks out: how high can it go?
October 15th, 2015
Commodity remains volatile as doubts grow of 2015 rates rise The price of gold has definitively broken through what was seen as a key resistance level, setting the precious metal on a path to its first positive year-end finish ...
Apple faces $400 million in damages in patent fight
October 15th, 2015
Apple’s potential damages in a patent fight with the University of Wisconsin’s licensing body could reach $400 million as a trial on the amount Apple owes for infringing a processor patent got under way on Wednesday, two people familiar ...
