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ECB might deliver more QE but Fitch’s top economist says ‘don’t bother’

07/09/2016(0)
Expectations for further quantitative easing at upcoming European Central Bank and Bank of Japan meetings may be running high, but chances are central bankers will be wasting their time ... Read More
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Dollar dips vs yen, kiwi lifted by RBNZ’s rate view

23/08/2016(0)
The dollar dipped against the yen on Tuesday, while the New Zealand dollar rose after the nation’s central bank chief said he did not see the need for a ... Read More
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The real message from asset inflation

22/07/2016(0)
The earliest signs are developing of hyperinflation, more correctly described as a collapse of the purchasing power of all the major government currencies. Central bankers are almost certainly unaware ... Read More
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The Central Bankers’ Bold New Idea: Print Bitcoins

20/07/2016(0)
When it comes to bitcoin and digital currencies, central banks might be considering the adage: “If you can’t beat them, join them.” In a research paper published on Monday, economists at the ... Read More
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Global regulators may propose rules for fintech: FSB’s Carney

29/02/2016(0)
Global regulators may propose rules to prevent “fintech” innovations from destabilizing the broader financial system, the G20‘s Financial Stability Board said on Saturday. FSB Chairman Mark Carney said in ... Read More
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NIRP, its likelihood and effect on commodities

05/10/2015(0)
In last week’s article I pointed out that negative interest rates should lead to a general shift in consumer preferences from money towards essential goods. Central bankers may wish ... Read More
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Central bankers may have no quick fix as markets swoon, economy weakens

16/10/2014(0)
Global central bankers, eager to see the economy stand on its own feet, faced the rude reality this week of market turmoil threatening already faltering growth and prolonging world ... Read More
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Emerging-Market Target Practice

26/06/2014(0)
Central bankers want only a few things. To achieve any of them they usually seek to nudge inflation expectations, demonstrate the transparency of monetary policy, and establish their institutions’ ... Read More
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