If there is pressure on the Chinese currency, it could have far-reaching economic and political consequences
Fed is unlikely to get to its 2% inflation target unless it is willing to impose major damage on the economy
We need to be realistic about what monetary policy can and cannot do
The capital instruments introduce a range of risks that are frequently misunderstood
Policymakers on either side of bitter trade dispute seem to confuse two issues
Market conditions are reminiscent of the soft landing that followed Alan Greenspan’s ‘Fed pivot’
New figures show that default and recovery rates compare favourably with other debt asset classes
Investors should not write off the country’s growth potential
Leading players look to partner with banks rather than be their adversaries
Lack of clarity in the industry is causing confusion among entrepreneurs
The country needs to inflate away its high debt burden
High interest rates leave less financial flexibility to deal with unexpected events
The impact of world events on the oil price has declined over time
There are signs that sterling is set to embark on an upward trend after several years in the doldrums
Executives and governments must invest in growth
Committees guide allocation of capital all over world — it’s time to bring them out of regulatory limbo
The shift towards more opportunistic and tactical positions is risky
Investors need to ready for the T+1 change in processing or risk unwelcome costs
Dutch government has floated idea of ditching capital instrument that is indispensable for issuers and investors
Economic data is already starting to surprise on the upside but markets are proving slow to accept this
Analyst forecasts for the impact of new technologies consistently fall short
Among the largest developed-market peers, the Japanese currency has lost the most against the dollar this year
Last week’s monetary policy moves mark a shift away from strict inflation targeting
If the economy is doing well with the current level of interest rates, why lower them?
The listing of dual-class shares will mean the partial disenfranchisement of many investors
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