FOMC Minutes Break Early, Tightening Risks Remain
August 19, 2015
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FOMC Minutes Break Early, Tightening Risks Remain

The market’s main focus will be any clarity the Minutes provide regarding the Fed’s thinking…

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China throws the Fed a curve ball
August 19, 2015
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China throws the Fed a curve ball

‘Most judged that the conditions for policy firming had not yet been achieved, but they…

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Low Interest Rates Putting Economy at Risk
August 19, 2015
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Low Interest Rates Putting Economy at Risk

Sterling gained ground against the dollar and the euro as her comments reinforced expectations interest…

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Gold Declines As Strong Data Imply Rate Hike
August 19, 2015
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Gold Declines As Strong Data Imply Rate Hike

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan.MIAPJ0000PUS slid to a two-year low and was…

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UK Inflation Rate Edges up Slightly, Still Near Zero
August 19, 2015
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UK Inflation Rate Edges up Slightly, Still Near Zero

A second member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, David Miles, has hinted…

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US Consumer Prices Rise Slightly Less Than Expected In July
August 19, 2015
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US Consumer Prices Rise Slightly Less Than Expected In July

The Office for National Statistics said annual UK consumer prices index (CPI) inflation had risen…

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European Shares Struggle Following Turmoil in Chinese Markets
August 19, 2015
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European Shares Struggle Following Turmoil in Chinese Markets

It’s an interesting week in the currency markets, especially for China’s renminbi, which fell in…

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Gold price marks time ahead of Fed minutes
August 19, 2015
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Gold price marks time ahead of Fed minutes

Super Thursday: Bank of England votes 8-1 to hold interest rates
August 18, 2015
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Super Thursday: Bank of England votes 8-1 to hold interest rates

The UK 10-year Gilt fell three basis points to 1.92% as Bank of England Governor…

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BoE Member Warns Of Risk If Rate Kept Low
August 18, 2015
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BoE Member Warns Of Risk If Rate Kept Low

A rate increase took between one and two years to take full effect, the Monetary…

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