Category: Policy

  • Ray Dalio: China policy makers need to do a lot more than what was announced

    Ray Dalio to publish on LinkedIn over the weekend regarding the latest batch of stimulus from China. It sparked a massive rally (and possibly a short squeeze) in Chinese stocks. He’s not convinced that’s enough: The Chinese leadership announced recovery policies and support for free markets last week He sees…

  • Address policy hurdles agricultural sector SMEs face to spur job creation

    Agriculture is the key to Africa’s economic recovery. The African Development Bank expects the sector to generate $1 trillion in profits by 2030. Therefore, there is a need for bold agricultural reforms that strengthen smallholder farmers and direct investments towards this sector. Study of the 2022 Alliance for a Green…

  • China Urged To Reevaluate Crypto Ban By Former Finance Official Amid US Policy Changes

    Amid growing debates surrounding the cryptocurrency regulation scene, a former senior official from China’s Ministry of Finance has urged the government to reconsider its strict ban on virtual assets. According to the South China Morning newspaper a reportZhou Guangyao, vice minister from 2010 to 2018, highlighted the importance of cryptocurrencies…

  • China Urged To Reevaluate Crypto Ban By Former Finance Official Amid US Policy Changes

    Amid growing debates surrounding the cryptocurrency regulation scene, a former senior official from China’s Ministry of Finance has urged the government to reconsider its strict ban on virtual assets. According to the South China Morning newspaper a reportZhou Guangyao, vice minister from 2010 to 2018, highlighted the importance of cryptocurrencies…

  • What are the ins and outs of using a whole life policy to cover tax liability?

    This section is foot This section was produced by the editorial department. The Customer is not given the opportunity to place restrictions on or review the Content prior to publication. by BMO Global Asset Management Breadcrumb links Personal finance Woman, 62, in estate planning situation needs to ask herself if…

  • SNB cuts key policy rate by 25 bps to 1.00% from 1.25% previously

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  • SNB cuts key policy rate by 25 bps to 1.00% from 1.25% previously

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  • Policy divergence should support GBP/USD flows

    Investing.com – The Federal Reserve kicked off its easing cycle by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points, while the Bank of England is seen as moving on a more gradual easing path. UBS said this divergence should continue to fuel positive investment flows into GBP/USD. The USD/JPY pair was…

  • Heads up: RBA monetary policy decision set for the bottom of the hour

    Imagine if the Reserve Bank of Australia actually looked like this. Unfortunately, the famous signage area has been turned into a bus station and covered with scaffolding. Oh. Anyway, the RBA will announce its latest policy decisions later. But barring any major surprises, this won’t be a big deal. Inflation…

  • Swiss Franc’s strength may prompt SNB to ease monetary policy By Investing.com

    The Swiss National Bank may engage in a prolonged monetary easing cycle due to an unexpected slowdown in inflation in Switzerland and a strong Swiss franc, according to a report by Gavekal Research. Inflation in Switzerland fell to 1.1% year-on-year in August, down from 1.3% in July and below the…

  • Swiss Franc’s strength may prompt SNB to ease monetary policy By Investing.com

    The Swiss National Bank may engage in a prolonged monetary easing cycle due to an unexpected slowdown in inflation in Switzerland and a strong Swiss franc, according to a report by Gavekal Research. Inflation in Switzerland fell to 1.1% year-on-year in August, down from 1.3% in July and below the…

  • ECB’s Schnabel urges caution and emphasizes data-driven policy

    ECB chief: Incoming data broadly confirmed underlying expectations. Schnabel, President of the European Central Bank: Trust does not mean knowledge. History will judge not our intentions but our success in fulfilling our commitments. ECB President Schnabel: The closer interest rates get to the upper band of the neutral interest rate…

  • Powell at Jackson Hole: The time has come for policy to adjust

    We neither seek nor welcome further easing of the labor market. We will do our utmost to support a strong labor market while making further progress toward price stability. This is undoubtedly peaceful. I have increased my confidence that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%. Upside risks…

  • Powell at Jackson Hole: The time has come for policy to adjust

    We neither seek nor welcome further easing of the labor market. We will do our utmost to support a strong labor market while making further progress toward price stability. This is undoubtedly peaceful. I have increased my confidence that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%. Upside risks…

  • Report From The DNC: Democrats Warm Up To Bitcoin And Crypto, But Offer No Policy Specifics

    Bitcoin wasn’t a big topic at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Not a single speaker at the event uttered a word about the cash system or other crypto assets from the main stage at the United Center in Chicago. It was hard to hear a conversation about bitcoin or cryptocurrencies…

  • Bitcoin & Crypto Excluded From Democratic Party’s Latest Policy Agenda Release

    While cryptocurrencies have been in the eye of the storm in the race for the White House, the notable absence from the recent unveiling of the Democratic Party’s latest platform ahead of the Democratic National Convention has dampened the industry’s enthusiasm. the documentBut the new bill, unveiled amid heightened anticipation,…

  • Bitcoin & Crypto Excluded From Democratic Party’s Latest Policy Agenda Release

    While cryptocurrencies have been in the eye of the storm in the race for the White House, the notable absence from the recent unveiling of the Democratic Party’s latest platform ahead of the Democratic National Convention has dampened the industry’s enthusiasm. the documentBut the new bill, unveiled amid heightened anticipation,…

  • What would less restrictive monetary policy mean for the growth outlook? By Investing.com

    Wells Fargo said in a recent report that a less restrictive monetary policy could significantly impact U.S. growth prospects by stimulating various economic sectors and easing some of the current economic pressures. According to the bank’s latest U.S. economic outlook report, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by…

  • BOJ Summary – one monetary policy board member suggested the neutral rate is at least 1%

    Summary of the Bank of Japan’s views at the monetary policy meeting on July 30-31 Many members see economic activity and prices developing in line with the BOJ’s expectations. Some see scope for raising “very low” interest rates, pointing to negative real interest rates at 25-year lows. Opinions divided on…

  • Democrats Write To DNC On Crypto Policy Ahead Of US Elections

    Several Democratic lawmakers and election candidates in the United States have written to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), calling for a change in the party’s approach to the digital asset industry. This development comes as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to gain popularity as a supporter of cryptocurrencies ahead…