David Turner • May 2012
A Greek exit from the euro would have such dire knock-on effects that the prospect could help produce a solution, in the form of more help from other members.
As the U.K. enters its double-dip recession, its currency continues to grow in strength. What accounts for sterling’s as yet unstoppable progress?
The Swiss franc’s popularity as a safe haven currency has declined since the Swiss National Bank imposed a currency floor against the euro in September last year. Interest is refocusing on the Swedish krona.
The rise of high frequency trading in foreign exchange markets is pushing bid-ask spreads ever narrower. As a result, many smaller banks can no longer turn a profit by trading major currencies like the euro and the U.S. dollar.
Currency speculation rather than hedging is fueling the latest surge in derivatives trading, a study by the BIS finds.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s authoritarian leanings worry currency traders.
So-called risk on/risk off trading has become the most powerful influence on foreign exchange. But this all-or-nothing approach known as RORO keeps currency traders guessing.
Economist Dean Baker argues that the U.S. should lower the value of the dollar to redress the trade deficit, but others argue for a renewed Plaza Accord.
Don’t let the fact that it's a popular sandwich fool you: The underyling goal is quite serious.
Which European firm is the best in research sales? Deutsche Bank, according to the results of our inaugural All-Europe Sales Team.
Despite economic weakness and uncertainty, the 2012 All-America Executive Team is seizing new growth opportunities even as it keeps a close eye on costs.
Establishments in Institutional Investor’s World’s Best Hotels 2011 ranking are using renovations and renewed dedication to service to fuel a rebound.