Hopes on Trade Truce Extension Drives Markets
Markets remain hopeful of a US-China trade truce extension after US President Trump said he would let the deal deadline slide if both parties makes headway.
February 2019
Federal Reserve Board begins 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances
The Federal Reserve Board will begin Survey of Consumer Finances that provides policymakers with insights into economic conditions across American families.
Asian Stocks Higher amid Positive Reports Regarding the Trade Talks
Optimism emerges in US-China trade talks and traders throw bids in Asian markets with Tokyo’s main index adding 1.31% to 21,144 making to eight weeks high.
Luis de Guindos: The euro area – current status and the monetary policy stance
Remarks by Mr Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the European Central Bank, at Deusto Business School, Madrid, 11 February 2019.
Crypto MidWeek Buzz : Questions persist on key crypto fundamentals, but investors dive in
Charts of crypto give mix results but U.S.
SME Development and Financial Inclusion in the Arab World
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have become one of the key instruments to face economic and social problems and achieve development objectives.
Banking Leaders Share their Insights on Adopting the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Banking Leaders Share their talk about their experiences of adopting the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).
IIF Announces Future Leaders Class of 2019
Washington, D.C., February 7, 2019 – The Institute of International Finance today announced the IIF Future Leaders Class of 2019.
Eurozone Growth Concerns will Weight on Markets
Eurozone GDP is now expected to grow 1.3% versus a previous forecast of 1.9%.
Joachim Wuermeling: Banking regulation and the benefits of international cooperation – Basel III and beyond
New risks are emerging and will determine the Basel Agenda.International cooperation can only work if national politics are able to overcome the tendencies.
Civil Society to Partner with World Economic Forum to Launch Platform for Social Sector Transformation
The World Economic Forum today launches an initiative aimed at helping civil society prepare for and respond to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Federal Judge Imposes Million Dollar Fine in Futures Scheme – CFTC
The CFTC cautions victims that restitution orders may not result in the recovery of money lost because wrongdoers may not have sufficient funds or assets.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.