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As president, Donald Trump appointed Jay Powell as Fed chairman in 2017. Photo: White House Archive.
Investing
August 16, 2024

Trump seeks more control over interest rates if re-elected

If Donald Trump is re-elected as President, he plans to have more control over U.S. monetary policy…
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Investing
August 16, 2024

Fund radar: China’s once-glowing equities dimmed by economic turmoil

Leading up to 2020, Chinese equities dominated emerging markets, reaching nearly 40 percent of the…
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Asset Servicing
August 14, 2024

No environment for the faint-hearted

Investors need strong nerves in 2024, but institutional investors are staying calm, according to the…
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Investing
August 13, 2024

Yen carry trades: The last source of free money is drying up

After a turbulent period for Japan’s markets, marked by a sharp drop in the Nikkei and a significant…
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August 12, 2024

Energy transition ushers in biggest bull market ever

In a time when the world is facing unprecedented changes in the energy landscape, geopolitical…
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Investing
August 12, 2024

Unfortunately, this is not the end of the carry trade

The Bank of Japan unexpectedly raised interest rates, and for those who did expect it, the increase…
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Investing
August 9, 2024

The carry trade: a popular but risky currency strategy

The carry trade is a well-known currency trading strategy that has gained huge popularity among…
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Investing
August 9, 2024

Fund radar: Sustainable funds and UK stocks out of favour

Despite global securities markets enjoying a robust first half of 2024 and various investment…
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Investing
August 8, 2024

Even zero-cut advocates now concede to market sentiment

Even the staunchest opponents of easing U.S. interest rate policy are now conceding. Among them is…
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Ritesh Jain, an influential global macro strategist, trend watcher and advisor to family offices and investment companies from India.
Investing
August 7, 2024

‘We are in a market where DLR/JPY could move both ways violently’

Ritesh Jain, former chief investment officer for BNP Paribas and Tata and founder at Pinetree Macro…
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