Hard Choices in South Africa

Published by Luigi Bidoia. Nov. 4, 2019 .

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Rand’s plunge indicates the need for a change in South Africa's budgetary policy. [ Read all ]

Argentina is Still in the Grip of the Crisis, while Turkey shows Signs of Improvement

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Oct. 25, 2019 .

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Still critical situation for Argentine peso; better outlook for Turkish lira. [ Read all ]

British Pound and Norwegian Krone at the antipodes

Published by Luigi Bidoia. Oct. 18, 2019 .

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The Brexit deal supports the Pound, while the causes of the depreciation of the Krone are uncertain [ Read all ]

Eastern European Currencies: the weakness of Polish Zloty and Hungarian Forint

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Oct. 11, 2019 .

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The slowdown of the Eurozone manufacturing sector weighs on the currencies [ Read all ]

The unexpected appreciation of the Egyptian pound

Published by Luigi Bidoia. Oct. 5, 2019 .

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The high yields of Egyptian bonds attract capital and strengthen the pound [ Read all ]

Greenback: All Hail the King

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Sept. 27, 2019 .

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In a context of lingering and widespread uncertainty and weakness, the dollar confirms its role as safe-haven currency. [ Read all ]

President Draghi’s Legacy: it’s QE Time Again

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Sept. 20, 2019 .

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Rate cuts in the US, as well. [ Read all ]

Ukrainian Hryvnia: High Risks and Continuous Appreciation

Published by Luigi Bidoia. Sept. 14, 2019 .

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The Ukrainian currency is one of the most risky currencies in the world, yet in the last year it has appreciated by over 10% [ Read all ]

New Developments in Argentina Crisis and Brexit Maze

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Sept. 6, 2019 .

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"Selective default" for Argentina; recent blows for PM Johnson in the UK. [ Read all ]

The Other Side of the Coin: Dollar Strength and Emerging Markets Woes

Published by Alba Di Rosa. Aug. 30, 2019 .

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Widespread weakening in emerging markets currencies during August [ Read all ]