Market Storm Watch: Exchange Rate Volatility Calls for Increased Caution
Prior to the last recession, there was a sharp increase in exchange rate volatility. Fast forward th...
Meeting Minutes Show Bank of Japan Considering More Easing
Minutes of the September 6-7 Bank of Japan meeting show that several board members believe more mone...
Asia’s Growth Forecast Lower on Latest Data
Citing concerns over the expanding European debt crisis and the slowing U.S. economy, the Internatio...
Dollar fights EURO ‘Hope’ Trade
Just cause its a roadmap for ‘stability and growth’ does not get us t...
Slovakia Set to Ratify Deal: Could Include 50% Bank “Haircut”
Slovakia will hold a “do-over†vote later this week where it is expecte...
EU Calls for Coordinated Approach to Strengthen Banks
Today, the Commission has presented a roadmap outlining the comprehensive response that is needed to...
The Real Story Behind Canada’s Employment Numbers
On Friday, Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy created an impressive 61,000 new jo...
Greek Deficit Widens on Lower Revenues
Despite claims it is doing everything possible to meet its deficit reduction obligations, Greece's M...
EFSF Bond Insurance Plan Gaining Traction
With time running out to finalize the euro zone's bailout fund, a plan by giant German insurer Allia...
EURO 0 Slovakia 1 first leg
This is not a result for Euro 2012, but the final round, now first leg vote, to ratify the amended E...
FX: Europe’s Unresolved Crises
Safe-haven buying drove US bond yields to the lowest level since 1950, and the dollar rose as the tu...
Australian Dollar Falls on European Debt Concerns
The Australian dollar extended its losses on concerns that the European debt crisis could worsen eve...
Greek Debt Deal Agreement Reached
Greece and the "troika" consisting of the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the Interna...
Bank of England Governor Says Crisis Could Be “Worse Ever”
So much for Central Banker optimism. Bank of England governor Mervyn King made clear his frustrat...
Week In FX: October 2-7
Another week not for the faint hearted. Bernanke was to blame for instigating ‘Turnaro...
Don’t Panic Over the Loonie’s Tumble
On Wednesday, the Bank of Montreal released an advisory suggesting the Canadian dollar could fall t...
Canada hires +61k Full-Time
Following two months of little change, employment rose by 61,000 in September, all in full time. Thi...