Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Belarus Pavel Kallaur: N/A With Belarus’ economy increasingly integrated into that of Russia, it makes perfect sense for the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) to proceed with plans to introduce a digital Belarusian ruble linked to the Russian currency. to 3%, a bit higher than forecast by CBBH six months ago. in 2024 and 1.5%

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 15, 2023

I was reminded of that paper a few weeks ago, when Fitch downgraded the US, from AAA to AA+, a relatively minor shift, but one with significant psychological consequences for investors in the largest economy in the world, whose currency still dominates global transactions.

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded the government’s economic blueprint, with its combination of austerity policies and lowering interest rates. That’s because the main driver of currency devaluation was the country’s ballooning debt, accentuated by a 50% interest rate benchmark. billion pesos ($19.6

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the years between the world wars, Czechoslovakia was the economic powerhouse of Central Europe, synonymous with such names as Skoda Autos, Tatra Truck, Jawa Motorcycles, Bata Shoes, and Bohemia Crystal, with the region’s highest living standard. Currency: koruna. expected in 2024, 2.5% Fully convertible.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2020

The Federal Reserve announced Sunday (March 15) it would drop benchmark interest rates to zero and buy at least $700 billion in government bonds as part of an emergency action to protect the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The new rate will now be targeted at 0.0 percent to 0.25

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2020

The Federal Reserve announced Sunday (March 15) it would drop benchmark interest rates to zero and buy at least $700 billion in government bonds as part of an emergency action to protect the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The new rate will now be targeted at 0.0 percent to 0.25

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

It stands to reason that firms that have been around for decades, with far-flung operations and payments done across multiple currencies, have a range of legacy systems in place with less-than-efficient processes entrenched in back-office functions.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By providing immediate cash flow, SCF helps suppliers avoid the pitfalls of traditional loans that can be challenging to secure during economic downturns. billion by 2033 as economic and geopolitical pressures reshape how businesses approach working capital and financing. billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $15.2

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

and Europe, the Swiss central bank has taken steps to weaken the Swiss franc and put rising pressure on the currency, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This looks like intervention,” said Thomas Flury, global head of currency strategy at UBS Wealth Management. “It francs per euro, which many analysts say is a benchmark.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 21, 2019

There are plans to support more digital currencies and fiat purchasing options in the future. Binance Lite Australia further expands digital currency adoption by providing easier ways to buy bitcoin. We firmly believe that more adoption will lead to more innovation and more economic opportunities.”.

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VCFO

JANUARY 27, 2022

total economic melt downs, (2000, 2008), terrorist attacks, pandemics (bird flu, swine flu, coronavirus), natural disasters (fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods), and geo-political tensions and disruptions. Benchmark employee compensation to competitors and across industries. The Perils of Inflation. Fix Your Debt.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Much more is needed: The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) still lacks independence from the government, and the ongoing economic and financial changes are part of a radical deregulation and modernization agenda that will take time to implement. Still, the rate of GDP expansion is petering out, from 17% in 2021 to 14.4%

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2017

In a sense, digital currencies began via online payments, which have then shifted into the creation of cryptocurrency like bitcoin, Ethereum and dogecoin. Cryptocurrencies are far more like a commodity (limited supply) than fiat currency (governments create more supply all the time), Horadan said. “It

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Use industry trends and appropriate local and global economic trends to guide your thinking. The goals for the year function as a high-level business plan, detailing certain benchmarks that the company wants to achieve. Many businesses struggle to navigate economic uncertainty and changing market dynamics. You're not alone.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2018

Canadian companies are less optimistic, however, about the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and Europe), and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreements. jobs data are all affecting the currency, but that strong economic performance in the country is a good sign.

Marketing 40

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PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2016

But what he’s found to be the most interesting in talking to who’s on the ground, is the differences in how people voted based on their age or economic status. From the point of view of BlueSnap, Brexit may provide an opportunity to help merchants sell cross-border and deal with currency and taxes. The Index insights for the U.S.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re all interested in macro investing, trend following, commodities, currencies, fixed income, various types of quantitative strategies, and most important of all, risk management, you’re going to find this conversation to be absolutely fascinating. How does this impact global trade and other economic factors?

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Barry Ritholtz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

And so, coming out of school, I studied Economics and Spanish Literature, and I applied to a — a program that actually targeted Liberal Arts majors. You have a background, undergraduate, your economics degree from Notre Dame, but you were dual-major Spanish language and Literature degree, how useful was that in Latin America?

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Economically, it has been a season of turmoil. The local currency, the Kwanza, has lost about 37% of its value in the past 12 months as the consumer price index marched steadily to a record level in August. However, further progress is necessary for Algeria to open up to global finance fully. in 2023 from 3% in 2022.

Benchmarking 75

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But when you look at emerging markets and when you look at value, the opportunity for alpha is much, much greater than it is in traditional large cap growth stocks in the US And a lot of managers in that space actually beat their benchmark. So I decided to become an economics major and a psychology minor. Christine Philpots.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

But unlike centuries before, when innovations were only focused on counting and measuring time in order to economize the consumer’s use of it, today’s innovators must do more — because people and businesses want more. IKEA made news last week when it took time as currency to a whole new level. and end at 11:59 p.m., 24 hours later.

Currencies 83

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

CONROD: A lot of the funds that were fully invested by the time with the Thai baht crisis and the currency crisis in late ’97, early January ’98, we’re really hurt. economics, correct. RITHOLTZ: Oh, not the control, just the economics. capital problem helps improve our economic sharing …. CONROD: (Inaudible).

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And they also have a unique approach to feeds when they’re generating alpha, when they’re outperforming their benchmark, they take a performance fee. A degree in mathematics from Oxford, a doctorate in mathematical epidemiology and economics from Cambridge. What made you add economics to your, to your graduate degree?

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And because remember, Lehman had the Lehman Agg and that was the benchmark. There is above benchmark returns to be generated by active selection of credit quality duration and specific bonds. and what cross currency basis, et cetera, takes a while to assimilate at all. The dollar is the reserve currency in the world.

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Global Finance

MARCH 18, 2025

Supporting that is the capital of our ownersthe regulatory and economic capital to make sure there is a strong financial base to support those yen liabilities. Dyslin: We dont actively reposition the portfolio based on macro conditions like interest rates or currency fluctuations. It could be to perform against a benchmark.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This has been reflected in recent local-currency, corporate listed issuance and strong issuance parameters from recent US dollar issuances, both senior and tier 1, predominantly sukuk. The surge in debt issuance has set new benchmarks, both for Qatari sovereign debt and offerings by companies based in the emirate.

Marketing 105

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Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Globally, Social bonds will be constrained by a lack of benchmark-sized projects, while transition-labeled bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) will remain niche segments as they navigate evolving market sentiment, the ratings agency posted on its website. Its now upgrading and extending the lifetime of its machines.

Finance 90

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Barry Ritholtz

MAY 21, 2024

00:29:32 [Speaker Changed] Certainly for commodities and for currencies. And it’s gotten ver like the average active fund has gotten closer and closer to the benchmark over the last five years. I know you like to discuss there are different phases of the, of the, both the market and the economic cycle.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2016

The benchmark Dow is, of course, within striking distance of the 20,000-point level. Two data points, economic ones, could also be said to have sizzled this past year (and dovetail with the bank stock rally). Bitcoin was not immune, as BitFinex was hacked and cyberthieves made off with $65 million of the digital currency.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 21, 2023

But if you buy low multiples and sell high multiples, either in a long-only beat the benchmark sense, whether over and underweight, and you did the same thing everyone does and call me a hedge fund manager. And value and momentum do, whether it’s relative outperformance against a benchmark or absolute performance in a hedge fund.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When it comes to currency and global trade, “stability” seems like a quaint concept these days, an increasingly distant memory that takes on the trappings of nostalgia. One currency goes into crisis, and then another. The country’s central bank has raised its benchmark lending rate to 24 percent from 17.75 Netflix Example.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There’s very few, I would argue probably no consistent predictors of, of any sort of economic or market cyclicality. Most clients, whether they’re individuals or institutions, have some sort of benchmark, a policy portfolio, some strategic asset allocation that they start with. It’s a bit of a mouthful.

Leverage 59

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 14, 2025

You graduate with a bachelor’s in economics. We did that for stocks, we did that for currencies, for commodities, you name it. Last time you were on a panel, we were talking about the rise of, of some emerging managers, including yourself. But let’s go back to the beginning of your career.

Investments 59

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 26, 2023

And economic indicators, like the unemployment rate or the claims data, and you know, we actually did some scenario analysis around that recently, just talking about, Hey, what happens if the employment rate rises versus falls? Safe harbor harbor here, a little apo apocalyptic currency. I mean, I, I haven’t done that much work.

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 3, 2023

 The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Gary Cohn, Director of the National Economic Council, President of Goldman Sachs , is below. So, you know, we, we, we got involved and created a benchmark, a commodity indices at the time. So we, we became, we went from fixed income and j Aaron to thick fixed income currency and commodities.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 31, 2023

Neil Dutta has been doing economic analysis and research from a market-based perspective for over 20 years. I found this to be just an absolutely fascinating discussion about how to best contextualize the world of economic data around you, in a way that’s useful for you as an investor. With no further ado, RenMac’s Neil Dutta.

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