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Mid-year outlook: Investing in a multi-polar world
Business, Published on 19/06/2025
» May saw the best return for the S&P 500 index since November 2023, which is remarkable given that it coincided with a rise in long-term US Treasury yields. In fact, the yield on both 10- and 30-year Treasuries rose by almost 30 basis points in May, ending the month at 4.4% and 4.9%, respectively.
The dollar correction is finally here
News, Published on 16/04/2025
» The dollar appears set to embark on a multi-year correction against a wide range of currencies, even without a trade war, as the dollar's lofty Wall Street valuation runs up against Main Street reality.
When geopolitics impacts markets
Oped, Published on 23/04/2021
» Fractious geopolitics doesn't always move world markets -- but the summer of 2021 may give us some glimpse about exactly where and how it does.
Why US sanctions on Iran are counterproductive
News, Published on 02/11/2018
» The next round of economic sanctions on Iran, which will start going into effect on Sunday, will mainly target the country's oil and gas industries. These sanctions were eased after the 2015 signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, but are being phased back in following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the accord six months ago.
Bonanza or bubble?
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 18/12/2017
» Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and virtual tokens are creating a buzz worldwide and Asia is no exception. Practical daily applications are already emerging, some as mundane as paying for a Big Mac in Thailand, while governments wrestle with the bigger issues related to security and financial regulation.
China's Xi in Germany for talks on trade, Crimea
AFP, Published on 28/03/2014
» Chinese President Xi Jinping began a landmark visit to fellow export powerhouse Germany Friday for the third leg of his European tour, which is expected to cement flourishing trade ties and focus on the Crimea crisis.
Asia-Europe Editors’ Roundtable begins
Online Reporters, Published on 13/10/2012
» The 6th Asia-Europe Editors’ Roundtable, “Multiple Currencies for a Multi-polar World”, is being held in Bangkok, Thailand on Oct 12 and 13, 2012.
Roundtable due
Published on 10/10/2012
» FINANCE: Financial experts and commentators from around the world will meet in Bangkok this Saturday to discuss the current economic crisis and reform of the global monetary system.