Britain says high standards will be maintained UK flags criticism in financial crisis-era reforms London faces new competition from EU centers Consultation on the planned digital book LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Britain presented a series of measures on Friday to bolster the City of London’s role as a global financial hub, under pressure since …
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WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Thomas Barkin, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, was reviewing the latest inflation-related data one morning in June after having breakfast with bank interns when he saw an alarming sign . Prices had jumped in May, after a slight dip in April that had raised hopes that a …
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WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) – When U.S. officials first floated the idea of capping Russian oil export prices in response to a planned European embargo in March, they pledged to cut revenue of the Russian war machine, while avoiding a devastating spike in oil prices. But keeping Russian oil on the market and global prices …
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NEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) – As the U.S. dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be the big winners from a sustained reversal in the greenback. The MSCI International Emerging Market Currency Index (.MIEM00000CUS) is up nearly 5% from its lows and posted its best monthly gain in …
LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Pension funds and other “non-bank” financial firms hold more than $80 trillion in hidden off-balance sheet dollar debt in foreign exchange swaps, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said. ). The BIS, dubbed the central bank of central banks around the world, also said in its latest quarterly report that …
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BP sees rapid growth in low-carbon hydrogen Fuel to qualify for government subsidies CEO Looney to announce hydrogen production targets BP plans major hydrogen project at refinery in Whiting, Indiana LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – BP Chief Executive Bernard Looney is betting on hydrogen to power future low-carbon businesses as governments in major economies pile …
LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – While there have been few larger repercussions from the spike in redemption requests this week at an unlisted Blackstone real estate income trust (REIT), some see it as a sign of Warning. Blackstone (BX.N) limited withdrawals from its $69 billion unlisted REIT on Thursday after redemption requests hit pre-set limits …
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LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – A recession of sorts next year is quickly becoming a consensus – so much so that financial markets could find themselves whipped if they don’t materialize. The crux of most outlooks for 2023 is a year of contraction in activity at some point, disinflation and interest rate spikes. The result …
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Russia turns to Chinese currency despite sanctions Moscow becomes the 4th offshore trading center for the yuan The share of the yuan in the Russian foreign exchange market increases from 1% to 45% Russian central bank backs trend but warns of risks This content was produced in Russia where the law limits coverage of Russian …
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NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The global oil market is signaling a potential shift as traders and analysts worry about falling demand for crude and a surplus market in the coming months. After months of strength, crude futures are flirting with all-year lows as major oil consumer China enters additional COVID-19-related lockdowns while central …
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