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Children’s March Against Child Abuse – Magnetic Support

#MontegoBay, Jamaica, November 21, 2022 – Children from all over Sainte-Élisabeth took to the streets of the parish capital of Rivière Noire on Friday, November 18, in an organized march against child abuse. The event was planned by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and was part of …

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Dimensional launches a new ETF

After list of three new sustainable exchange-traded index funds on the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month, Dimensional Fund Advisors launched a new sustainable bond fund on NYSEDimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETFs (DFSB ). According to the issuer, DFSB provides value-added exposure to global fixed income securities, seeks …

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CBDC Report Released, Blockchain Settlement and Payment Initiatives Launched – Fin Tech

November 15, 2022 BakerHotelier To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. This week, the New York branch of the U.S. central bank released a report on the results of Phase I of Project Cedar, “a multi-phase research effort …

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Travel ban by Sri Lankan court won’t stop minister of state from traveling abroad

ECONOMYNEXT – Tea prices in Sri Lanka fell through the highs with prices falling by 50 to 100 rupees per kilogram with the sale in the second week of November, extending the falls from a week earlier. Sales in the first week of November with low growth teas fell from …

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Argentina plans $9.4 billion local debt swap to ease year-end payment crunch

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina said on Tuesday it would launch a voluntary debt swap for some 1.5 trillion Argentine pesos ($9.4 billion) in upcoming payments as it seeks to ease the end-of-year repayment crisis and to extend maturities until 2023. The country’s economy ministry said in a statement it …

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HSBC to Launch Orion Blockchain Bond Tokenization Platform – Ledger Insights

Today HSBC announced plans to launch HSBC Orion, its DLT-based bond tokenization platform. It says the European Investment Bank (EIB) could use it to issue a GBP tokenized bond under Luxembourg law. The solution enables the tokenization of both the digital bond and the currency used for settlement, enabling atomic …

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Herald: Taxing non-resident Goans

Oct 31, 2022 | 05:48 IST Tax non-resident Goans Earlier this month, at the India Mobile Congress held in New Delhi, the CEO of a telecom operator made a significant statement that government levies on the telecom industry amounted to 58%, the highest in the world. My God ! When …

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How Xi Jinping can make Chinese markets investable again

Comment this story Comment The question of China’s ‘investability’ first arose late last year when Beijing’s harsh regulatory crackdown on big tech and real estate companies wiped billions of dollars off the books of foreign investors. The answer seems sealed after President Xi Jinping outmaneuvered rival political factions to pack …

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Intervention in yen: one and it’s done? PM Kishida suggests otherwise

Baris Ozer By Brian Manby, CFA, Principal Analyst, Research Last month, I had the privilege of visiting the New York Stock Exchange to hear Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida address investors while I was in town for the United Nations General Assembly. Japanese markets stung interest this year, driven by …

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The nation is moving forward with climate actions

ZHONG JIN YE/CHINA DAILY Commitments on the issue honored at home and abroad Editor’s note: A survey of overseas readers of China Daily ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China shows that the nation’s ecological progress, economy, diplomacy, science and technology, as well as the …

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AS Brydens will be listed on JSE & TTSE

Seprod CEO Richard Pandohie (left) engages in conversation with Michael Subratie (right) as Musson Group Chief Investment Officer Nicholas Scott looks on. (Photo: Joseph Wellington) Seprod Limited intends to list its recently acquired subsidiary AS Brydens & Sons Holdings Limited on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) later this year and …

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Stocks and sterling’s rally after UK tax cut provide some confidence

Britain abandons small part of tax plan; relieved markets The Reserve Bank of Australia surprises with a short hike A high VIX indicates greater volatility LONDON/SYDNEY, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Global stocks rose for the second day on Tuesday after Britain’s decision to drop part of a controversial tax cut …

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UK budget experiment tests markets

claylib/E+ via Getty Images By William Vaughan and Katie Klingensmith There’s been quite a stir in the UK Over the past few weeks, the world has been turned upside down by the historic funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Now serious new concerns made headlines, triggering a liquidation of UK assets. …

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Markets continue to crash as Fed reiterates Hawkishness

While the central bank has been anything but coy about its hawkish intentions, investors seem convinced that the aggressive rate hikes are putting the economy on a path to recession. As such, the purse strings are tightening and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI), S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq …

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TNC Announces Third Global Barbados Debt Swap

Today, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the world’s leading conservation organization, announced an innovative financial agreement that will allow the Government of Barbados to redirect part of its sovereign debt service to funding marine conservation at supporting the nation’s commitment to conserve approximately 30% of its ocean and sustainably develop its …

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Buy and keep credit

Interest rate risk for fixed rate instruments: interest rate volatility may reduce the performance of fixed rate instruments. A rise in interest rates generally causes the prices of fixed rate instruments to fall. Deterioration in the credit quality of the bond: caused by a change in the market environment (for …

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ISSA looks forward to CSCS contribution to the global securities services industry

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The International Securities Services Association (ISSA) has expressed its desire to learn more about Africa from the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, which is joining the board of the global organization. The addition of CSCS as a member of the ISSA Board, the first African to …

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Fourth auction of Treasury bills in dirhams oversubscribed 5.7 times

The fourth UAE dirham-denominated conventional treasury bond auction was more than 5.7 times oversubscribed and reached bids worth 8.6 billion dirhams ($2.34 billion). ), the government announced on Monday. The latest auction, which saw the first issue of five-year Treasury bonds, received strong demand through all six major bank brokers. …

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Majesty & mystery: Queen Elizabeth II, as imagined – from the sobriety of royal art to the rage of punk music

In the spring of 2012, portrait painter Ralph Heimans stood on the Cosmati pavement of Westminster Abbey awaiting the subject of his latest commission, Queen Elizabeth II. When she approached, he said, it was an extraordinary moment. “She was wearing her robe of state, with four footmen holding her, and …

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We will have to ration our energy consumption this winter

These measures, which include the temporary removal of green levies from household fuel bills, are expected to begin in early October. Officials insist, for now at least, that the timetable remains in place, despite this period of national mourning. Existing energy grants of £400 to all households and £650 additional …

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Believe it or not, Britain is once again helping to save Europe from oblivion

In this regard, the UK is a mirror image of Germany and Italy, which have significant storage but are heavily dependent on pipeline supply from Russia. You’d be hard-pressed to credit him with the price of things, but Britain is awash with gas for now, with surplus being shipped to …

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More to life than inflation? Indonesia is just asking

Comment this story Comment The times are not propitious to question the primacy of the fight against inflation. Yet that is precisely what Indonesia, an emerging markets icon that constantly worries about the strength and sustainability of capital flows, is planning. It doesn’t have to end in tears – if …

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Likely European recession will push the currency further down

The euro is likely to fall further against the dollar, investment strategist AJ Oden told Insider. High inflation, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the worsening energy crisis mean that the pressure on the euro will continue to be felt. Meanwhile, the dollar has shown strength in part because the Fed …

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Sam Bankman-Fried Pledges $1 Billion to Crypto Market and More Breaking News Here

Self-proclaimed crypto savior 30-Year-Old Backs Crypto Market With 1 Billion Investor confidence in cryptocurrencies has been hit hard. Since the beginning of the year, several crypto companies have gone bankrupt. A 30-year-old American entrepreneur is on a mission to save the industry. 1/7 Sam Bankman-Fried, 30, describes himself as a …

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The Cuban government starts selling dollars – with limits

HAVANA (AP) — Dozens of Cubans lined up at currency exchanges Tuesday for the chance to buy dollars and other hard currency from the government for the first time in two years. The new policy announced late Monday comes nearly three weeks after the communist government began buying hard currency …

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Emaar buys Dubai Creek Harbor from Dubai Holding for $2 billion, half of which in shares

UAE In-Focus – SWVL Announces $20 Million Private Placement; Dubai developer plans to raise $4.6 billion loan DUBAI: SWVL, a Dubai-based mobility and transportation solutions provider, announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with US-based institutional investors to sell and buy more than 12 million shares and securities …

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Lenovo Delivers Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue and Profitability Improvements as Diversified New Growth Drivers Drive Strong and Sustained Performance

HONG-KONG, August 10, 2022– Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced strong results for the Group in the first quarter, improving both revenue and profitability for the ninth consecutive quarter. First-quarter net profit increased 11% year-on-year to $516 million and 35% year-on-year to $556 million on a non-HKFRS [1] …

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Economics Team Launches Voluntary Peso Debt Swap to Reduce Maturity

Finance Secretary Eduardo Setti and CNV President Sebastian Negri lead meetings with investors The economic team has launched one of the measures announced by the Minister of Economy serge massa In his first public speech: Voluntary exchange of credit in pesosThrough presentations to market players, officials presented the characteristics of …

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Take a look at ASX All Ordinaries with high ROE

It is very important to have a good understanding of a company before investing your money in it. A company’s stock fundamentals are key metrics that can provide good insight into a stock. One can assess the finances of a business such as loss of profits, balance sheet, operating costs, …

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US approves Boeing inspection and overhaul plan to resume 787 deliveries

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday approved Boeing’s inspection and modification plan to resume deliveries of 787 Dreamliners, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters. The FAA has approved Boeing’s proposal that requires specific inspections to verify that the aircraft’s condition …

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Powell puts 75 basis point hike on table for September, Fed ‘committed’ to cutting inflation, come heck or high water: Most hawkish FOMC press conference I’ve ever watched

‘Low-income people are suffering from high inflation’: Powell seems to want the markets out of denial. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The FOMC today voted to raise all policy rates an additional “abnormally high” 75 basis points, the second consecutive such hike, the most hawkish moves since 1994, with …

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Sri Lanka wrong to scapegoat expatriate workers for Undiyal: Bellwether

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan authorities are targeting and blaming workers in the Middle East for not sending money through the formal banking system, widening the blame game of the usual scapegoats for currency shortages stemming from monetary and exchange rate policies contradictory. Undiyal transfers take place because the central bank …

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International creditors agree to Ukraine’s debt freeze request

Ukraine has “significant potential” to advance its forces on the battlefield and must increase the intensity of its attacks against Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his July 21 speech. Live briefing: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine RFE/RL Live briefing gives you all the latest developments on the ongoing …

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RBZ, company in stormy meeting on soaring prices; CRF boss threatens to resign

By Leopold MunhendeMain correspondent An explosive crisis meeting between the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and business leaders held on Tuesday over escalating commodity prices ended in deadlock after the two sides maintained tough stances, NewZimbabwe.com can exclusively reveal. The RBZ’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) had called for an unrestricted …

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The market for financial smart cards is booming around the world

The latest research report on Global Financial smart card market was conducted in a variety of industries in various regions to provide a report containing data exceeding more than 100 pages. The report offers a mix of qualitative and quantifiable information focusing on aspects such as key market developments, industry …

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New Zealand stocks shake off inflation fear

New Zealand’s benchmark stock index rose on Monday, despite inflation data showing prices rose more in the June quarter than many had expected. Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:07 p.m. by Business Desk The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 41 points, or 0.4%, to 11,163.63. Revenue was extremely light at just $56 …

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BB takes steps to mitigate volatility in the forex market

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday lifted the cap on interest rates on foreign currency deposits from non-residents to increase the supply of US dollars and stop the current volatility in the foreign exchange market. The move follows a series of moves by the central bank to halt the weakening of the …

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Bankers tout prosperity of ESG bonds amid credit market chaos

(Bloomberg) – ESG financiers are in a fighting mood as the $4 trillion market for socially responsible credit remains open as the broader primary market closes on recession risk. Although volumes have fallen, sales of new green, social, sustainable and sustainability-related bonds are increasing as a proportion of overall issuance. …

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bne IntelliNews – West approves much-needed budget support to Ukraine, but delays distribution of funds

The United States and the European Commission have approved much-needed financial support programs for Ukraine to shore up Ukraine’s public finances, but the distribution of the money has been slowed by bureaucratic delays. The United States and the EC have signed similar financial packages to support budget expenditures of $9 …

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The dollar enjoys another day in paradise

Markets The dollar appreciated another day in paradise yesterday. The greenback excelled at the start of the new week, sprinting higher against all of its most important peers during genuine risk aversion. Recession fears have already rebounded after Friday’s strong payrolls provided some temporary comfort. The trade-weighted index (DXY) hit …

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The market flees the euro while accumulating dollars

Markets The dollar appreciated another day in paradise yesterday. The greenback excelled at the start of the new week, sprinting higher against all of its most important peers during genuine risk aversion. Recession fears have already rebounded after Friday’s strong payrolls provided some temporary comfort. The trade-weighted index (DXY) hit …

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Britain’s political chaos sees snap election slipping onto traders’ radars

(Bloomberg) — The nonchalance of the British markets in the face of the ousting of Prime Minister Boris Johnson could change in the blink of an eye. Johnson’s ouster has boosted the chances of a snap general election, according to market strategists from NatWest Markets, Citigroup Inc. and Mizuho International …

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DMO Announces $1.250 Billion Eurobond on NGX and FMDQ

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been described as an essential component of the Nigerian economy as they serve as the main vehicle for job creation and income generation. Managing Director of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, Mr. Temi Popoola, while speaking at a small business event …

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA FILES (8-K) Disclosure of Inception of a Direct Financial Obligation or Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

Section 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under aOff-balance sheet arrangement of a registrant The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the "Bank") obtains most of its funds from the sale of debt securities, known as consolidated obligations, in the capital markets. Consolidated obligations, which consist …

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Chinese property developer Shimao misses repayment of billion-dollar bond

HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) – Chinese property developer Shimao Group (0813.HK) missed interest and principal payments on a $1 billion offshore bond due on Sunday in the latest blow to the market struggling Chinese real estate. The non-reimbursement was the first missed public offshore payment for the Shanghai-based developer. …

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OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo Joins Atlantic Council

KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank and Visa announced on Friday the launch of Boubyan’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Visa prepaid card. The launch event brought together partners, media professionals, social media influencers and banking customers. “It’s no secret that Kuwait, the region and the whole world are passionate about football,” said …

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High Inflation Leads to Difficult Situation for Major Central Banks – Analysis – Eurasia Review

By Wei Hongxu* As the European bond market falls, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on June 28 that the central bank would launch a bond-buying program on Friday to stem possible debt crises. . The ECB plans to maintain “flexibility” in its reinvestment allocation to its massive …

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BRAIT PLC – BIHLEB – Availability of annual audited financial statements for the year 22 – SENS

BIHLEB – Availability of the FY22 Audited Annual Financial Statements Brait Investment Holdings LimitedRegistered in Mauritius as a Public Limited CompanyRegistration Number: 183308 GBCLEI: 8755004E9YEXF8GHCY56ISIN: MU0707E00002JSE Alpha Code: BIHLEBBond CFI: DCFUCRBond FISN: BRAIT/5.00 FXD BD 20241203(“BIH” or the “Issuer”) AVAILABILITY OF THE FY22 AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Pursuant to paragraph …

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EM Early to Tightening Party

By Eric FinePortfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Fixed Income As we explained in our April update, we believe that lower growth is still not fully priced into the market. Since then, our position has not changed. While higher policy rates have been largely priced into the 2-year Treasury, which is at …

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Hong Kong SAR braves the elements and does well until the end

A poster celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland is seen on a bus in Hong Kong, June 15, 2022. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily] The 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China is being celebrated with great fanfare and cautious jubilation. However, in some …

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Hong Kong SAR braves the elements and does well until the end – Opinion

A poster celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland is seen on a bus in Hong Kong, June 15, 2022. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily] The 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China is being celebrated with great fanfare and cautious jubilation. In contrast, in …

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Biggest U.S. rate hike in nearly 30 years

This is an audio transcription of the FT press briefing podcast episode: Biggest U.S. rate hike in nearly 30 years Marc FilipinoHello from the Financial Times. Today is Thursday, June 16, and it’s your FT News Briefing. The Federal Reserve approves the largest U.S. interest rate hike in nearly 30 …

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Defusing debt risks – Opinion

Collective actions are needed to maintain financial stability in Asia SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Asian developing countries are facing a serious debt situation. The current debt-to-GDP ratio of developing countries in Asia is much higher than the international red line for developing countries of 60%. According to the International Monetary Fund, …

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The opportunistic window is rapidly shrinking for businesses

Call it deliberate optimism, but some bankers are still mulling the possibility of a deal in the corporate market before the Federal Reserve makes its final rate announcement. No company has issued since June 8, when Merck, A2A and Duke Energy raised a total of 2.7 billion euros. A bank …

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Fixed-income securities, rates and currencies: disappearance of safe havens | Features

Risky markets have had a torrid time lately. “Risk-free” government bond markets offer no safe haven in these storms, with steepening curves and considerable volatility in longer rates. It seems clear that the U.S. Federal Reserve, charged with a dual mandate, is prioritizing fighting inflation over achieving maximum employment, which …

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Why Zimbabwe’s De-Dollarization Road Failed

The Zimbabwean government has announced measures to promote wider use of the national currency (Zimbabwean dollar) in a last-ditch effort to save it from the onslaught of re-dollarization. Part of the measures now oblige businesses and individuals to pay customs and import duties in local currency using the interbank rate …

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ECB to firm up plans to deal with tensions in bond markets

The European Central Bank is set this week to step up its commitment to support debt markets in vulnerable eurozone countries if they are hit by a selloff, as policymakers prepare to raise rates for the first time in over a decade. A majority of the board’s 25 members are …

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The risks of a stronger dollar

Volatility in US stock and bond markets stemming from the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening spilled over into global currency markets, with the US dollar surging against its global rivals. So far this year, the dollar is up around 6.5% against a basket of other major currencies, having recently given …

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To dollarize or not to dollarize?

Melody ChikonoLAST week the Zimbabwe Independent hosted a “The Great Debate” event to discuss differing views on the currency issues facing the economy. As inflation hit 131.7% in May, a number of people are calling for a single currency, opting for the US dollar which they say preserves value. Economists …

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Hong Kong IPOs raise over $82.8bn after national security law: finance chief

HKEX file photo Hong Kong’s national security law, which came into force on June 30, 2020 following protracted social unrest the previous year, has further cemented the city’s role as an international financial hub, Secretary Paul Chan finance from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Sunday. Writing …

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Improving Japanese Yen outlook weighs on USD/JPY, GBP/JPY and others

Emerging Consensus Suggests USD/JPY Has Peaked Faltering Risk Appetite and Economies Take the JPY Short Could keep GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY and others on their feet Image © Leonid Andronov, Adobe Stock The yen hit month-to-month highs against the dollar this week, but a brighter outlook for the Japanese economy and currency …

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Sri Lankan PM takes on dual role to save country from debt

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s new prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, will also serve as finance minister and lead bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund. Wickremesinghe held talks with foreign envoys, including from India, China and the United States, and discussed with representatives of the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank …

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As supply rises and mortgage rates rise, U.S. home sales fall to lowest since June 2020, plunge in coastal California metros

Sales at the top are strong. The bottom falls in the rest of the market. “Rising interest rates and rising house prices have lowered demand for housing.” By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. In the United States, sales of used homes – houses, condominiums and townhouses – fell 2.4% in …

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Lebanon unlikely to comply with Interpol’s request to hand over Carlos Ghosn to French authorities

AMMAN: The Jordanian army announced that it had killed four people who were trying to smuggle “large quantities” of drugs into the country from Syria. A Jordanian Armed Forces source said troops on Jordan’s eastern border with Syria opened fire on people trying to infiltrate the kingdom, killing four and …

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XAU/USD Benefits from Softer Dollar, Lower US Yields and Visual Test of 200DMA

Gold is higher amid risky flows, a weaker dollar and weaker US yields. XAU/USD is again eyeing a test of its 200-DMA around $1,837. Spot gold prices (XAU/USD) are trading around $1,830 per troy ounce and are eyeing a test of the 200-day moving average again around $1,837, after gaining …

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Protect your portfolio against recession with XHYD

IIs the US economy headed for a recession? Many Wall Street analysts and industry veterans seem to think it’s a very real possibility, including former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Speaking with “Confront the Nationon CBS News on Sunday, Blankfein said there was a “very, very high risk” that the …

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Why Zim’s dedollarization failed – The Zimbabwe Independent

Victor BhoromaTHE Zimbabwean government has announced measures to promote wider use of the national currency (Zimbabwean dollar) in a last ditch effort to save it from the onslaught of re-dollarization. Part of the measures now requires businesses and individuals to pay customs and import duties in local currency using the …

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10 key lessons on the HKEX

Recently, we invited Eric Li from Phillip Securities to provide the Selfwealth community with an overview of the ins and outs of the HKEX, as well as key trends and prospects in the Hong Kong stock market. You can watch the full webinar above, or you can dive deeper into …

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Ten stocks with growing dividends that offer better returns than GICs. Moreover, the forces behind the latest market sell-off

Demand for Guaranteed Investment Certificates is on the rise as investors take advantage of an emerging opportunity to earn a decent and safe return. GICs maturing in three to five years can be had with returns of 4% or slightly more in early May. If you stay within the deposit …

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This pharmaceutical company is growing – Here’s how to invest

LLast week, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that its first quarter earnings beat estimates, raised its growth outlook for the rest of 2022 and expanded its buyback program, reports Reuters. Novo Nordisk’s first-quarter operating profit was 19 billion Danish kroner (about $2.69 billion), well above the estimated 17 billion …

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Borussia Dortmund publishes preliminary figures for the third quarter (Q3) of the 2021/2022 financial year

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA / Keyword(s): 9-month figures/Preliminary resultsBorussia Dortmund publishes preliminary figures for the third quarter (Q3) of the 2021/2022 financial year 06-May-2022 / 12:04 CET/CESTDisclosure of privileged information according to. in Article 17 MAR of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transmitted by DGAP – a service of …

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Live News: US trade deficit widens to $109.8 billion

One of Maersk Line’s biggest ships, the Maersk Murcia, at the port of Gothenburg: the line’s parent company, AP Møller-Maersk, warned on Wednesday of growing economic risks © AFP via Getty Images AP Møller-Maersk warned on Wednesday of growing economic risks, including potential stagflation and Chinese factory closures, even as …

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Asset Management Awards 2022: Best Funds in Asia by Asset Class | Awards

Asian investor is pleased to announce the winners of the latest round of Asset Management Awards 2022. Today we reveal the funds that stand out across all asset classes. These awards are primarily based on quantitative performance data as of December 31, 2021, overlaid with additional research on areas such …

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The Society for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)

Shelter Afrique’s N46 billion debut bond issue in the Nigerian capital market was oversubscribed by 60.7%, reflecting strong investor appetite Shelter Afrique and counterparties of the Naira-denominated bond at the signing ceremony ABUJA, Nigeria, April 26, 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Shelter Afrique, the pan-African development finance institution exclusively dedicated …

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Apple MagSafe Batter Pack now performs a 7.5W charge when unplugged

Photo: Andrew Liszewski – Gizmodo Features like the ability to check its charge level directly in iOS and charging that starts automatically when the battery is connected to an iPhone have made the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack our top pick last yearbut we complained that it was slower charging speeds …

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Dollar on top, Bullard comments quoted

Above: Archive image of James Bullard. © Pound Sterling Live. Always courtesy of CNBC. The U.S. dollar sits at the top of its peers as European and other global economies reopen after the Easter holiday, with analysts citing comments from a senior member of the Federal Reserve for the fresh …

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Noctua NH-D12L Dual Tower CPU Cooler – 120mm Class Cooling for 4U Server Cases

With the dozens of 4U rackmount cases used at Phoronix, when it comes to high-end desktop systems, the Noctua NH-U9 series has been the go-to choice for CPU cooling. The Noctua NH-U9 series was able to cool HEDT systems even with Threadripper / EPYC processors using the NH-U9 TR4-SP3 while …

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Asiamoney Uzbekistan makes a pitch for foreign investors

Uzbek officials are on a mission to reform the country’s capital markets. Their objective? Pull off a series of privatizations, IPOs and debt issues so that by offering a wider range of stocks and bonds, they can attract foreign investors and raise much-needed funds for government coffers and to rejuvenate …

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Sri Lanka on the brink of financial collapse as thousands protest fuel and food shortages

A nation on Australia’s doorstep is on the brink of financial collapse amid food and fuel shortages as it grapples with its worst crisis ever. Sri Lanka is on the brink of financial collapse and the president is facing rapidly escalating protests demanding his resignation as the island nation grapples …

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RBI Monetary Policy 2022 April: MPC Meeting Outcome, Highlights, Review Summary – What All Governor Shaktikanta Das Announced

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My “wealth disparity monitor” from the era of the Fed’s money printer: Holy Moly. April update of the biggest economic injustice in recent history

The rich have become immensely richer. Everyone paid for it via runaway inflation. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The Fed’s Own Data on the Distribution of Wealth in the United States is a quarterly report on the Fed’s official policy objective of the “wealth effect.” It has now released …

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The Restructuring of International Capital Markets Under De-Globalization – Analysis – Eurasia Review

By Wei Hongxu* The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be permanently affecting global trade and investment. Energy problems, raw material problems and the shock of the global supply chain actually reflect new obstacles to globalization under the influence of populism. These changes also pose new challenges to …

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EDC issue wins best green bond in currency

Energy Development Corp’s 5 billion peso double-tranche ASEAN green bond. was chosen as the Best Local Currency Green Bond by The Asset in its prestigious Triple A Country Awards 2021 for the category of Best Southeast Asia Deals for Sustainable Finance. “We are grateful for The Asset’s recognition of our …

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GLOBAL MARKETS – Chinese tech stocks drag Asian stocks lower in messy trading

Band Alun John HONG KONG, March 25 (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped on Friday, dragged down by a decline in Chinese tech stocks, while elsewhere trading was choppy amid hawkish U.S. monetary policy, shifts in Chinese economic policy and continued market turmoil. raw materials in the midst of the war …

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Edward C. Johnson III, 91, dies; Made Fidelity an investment giant

Mr. Tsai sold his stake in Fidelity and moved to New York, where he established the Manhattan Fund and became a billionaire corporate financier. He died in 2008. For decades, Fidelity has been the subject of intense speculation over who Mr Johnson would appoint as his successor. After holding various …

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Boots Bidders assesses private credit for $5.3 billion tranche of debt

(Bloomberg) – Bidders at British pharmacy chain Boots are considering using private credit for the riskiest parts of a debt financing worth around 4 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) , people familiar with the matter said, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine puts the brakes on banks. risk appetite. Bloomberg’s Most …

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Govt. debt increased by Rs. 2.3 trillion in 11 months – The Island

Interview with Sharad Amalean Sri Lanka’s garment sector contributes 6% to the country’s GDP and accounts for almost half of all merchandise exports. The sector provides direct employment for 350,000 workers and an additional 700,000 Sri Lankans benefit from livelihood opportunities as part of the wider supply chain. Sharad Amalean, …

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Stocks and yields end higher after Fed interest rate hike

TOKYO – Stocks reversed in the afternoon and closed broadly higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike since 2018. As Wall Street had widely anticipated, the central bank announced that it was increasing its short-term policy rate by 0.25 percentage point. The Fed, which …

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Exporters expecting declines in the value of the New Zealand dollar may be disappointed

Summary of key points:- Currency risks for future exporters Three price charts that testify to our long-standing inflation problem Currency risks for future exporters Exporting companies from all industry sectors in New Zealand currently considering their business plans for the next few years should not be content with the financial …

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Saudi company ACES partners with China Electronics to locally manufacture drone payload systems

CERAWeek: Energy security front and center as Ukraine crisis causes supply shortage – Reuters HOUSTON, March 8: Leaders of a U.S. energy conference are expected to focus on renewable energy and the long-term shift away from fossil fuels on Tuesday, even as the West seeks to immediately replace Russian oil …

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