Europe

In the EMEA space, central banks from Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, and Turkey all meet next week. We don’t see any change from these four central banks and in general we believe EM central banks have moved into dovish wait-and-see…

The Fed feels politically constrained due to its own machinations in the past and the likelihood it will engage in a muscular easing policy if and when the US economy double dips. It does not want to come under attack for this Euro bank…

Central banks are taking on quasi-fiscal roles because the fiscal agent is lacking as in Europe or is unwilling to take bold steps toward a permanent solution to a systemic problem. What we need is ring fencing of core deposit-taking…

European stocks rally for a fourth day ahead of outcome from ECOFIN meeting; US futures tread lower. Coordinated policy action good step; further support for EFSF/Greece needed to hold momentum. CNY continues to be used by Beijing as a tool…

A statement by the Bank of England on market liquidity to be provided in co-ordination with other major international central banks.

What Sinn is making plain is that Greece’s balance of payments problems would not go away if Greece were to remain in the euro zone. And this would mean more indebtedness and further transfers to Greece down the line when they get into…

The European Central Bank was once known for its focus on price stability. Since the global economic crisis, however, its role has extended to saving banks and sovereign countries. This column argues that such a move has badly harmed the…

Market sentiment continues to improve as Greek steps back from the abyss (again); RBNZ holds. EUR/USD trades near 1.38 amid improving backdrop; market likely to focus on data in today’s session. Russia’s rate move seen as technical move to…

At issue was the planned increase in the euro rescue fund to 780 billion euros from the present 440 billion.

Hoover: "In the larger view the major forces of the depression now lie outside of the United States, and our recuperation has been retarded by the unwarranted degree of fear and apprehension created by these outside forces."