The mantra of many of the major central banks is that the current unusually high rate of inflation is just “transitory.” Here’s what a few central…
Every month we stress how important the monthly US non-farm payrolls are, and every month it’s true. Nonetheless, may I make a special plea for this…
I was trying to think of something that would connect Portugal with Japan this week. The only thing I could think of is tempura, a dish…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap Wow! The dollar got absolutely CLOBBERED! Moreover, it’s hard to attribute the move – pin the blame? – on…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap Another day of relatively modest movements in the FX market. The focus is clearly on the stock markets, which…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap Not much worth writing about in the FX market today! Very small movements except in AUD and NZD. It…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap Well, as usual I’m right but unfortunately the market doesn’t agree. NZD continued to appreciate despite my coruscatingly brilliant…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap A big surprise with regards to US inflation. I had been concerned that despite the assurance from the Fed…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap After several days of decline, the beleaguered pound bounced back yesterday. It was the best-performing currency of the day.…
Rates as of 05:00 GMT Market Recap Only small changes in FX rates Friday & this morning. GBP continued what seems like its inexorable decline, the…
