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Euro Crisis 2.0: Euro at 1.20 & the Swiss Franc at Parity to the US Dollar
- On the first trading day of 2015 the US dollar has reached parity to the Swiss franc and 1.20 to the Euro for the first time in four years, spelling a negative market sentiment towards the single european currency.
Saturday, 03/01/2015 | 14:13 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
ECB Abstains from Quantitative Easing, Leaves Door Open for 2015
- The euro bulls are breathing a sigh of relief with the European Central Bank strongly suggesting that it will look for additional ways to ease monetary policy, however this won't happen before 'early next year'.
Thursday, 04/12/2014 | 14:42 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
One for All as ECB Takes Charge of Banking Regulations & Supervision for the Union
- Europe's main central banking institute, the ECB will take charge of central banks in the region. The Frankfurt-based organisation will assume full responsibility as the Single Supervisor in the Banking Union.
Tuesday, 04/11/2014 | 20:58 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
ECB Appoints Four Executing Asset Managers for the ABS Purchase Program
- The European Central Bank appointed Amundi and Amundi Intermédiation, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management International, ING Investment Management and State Street Global Advisors to conduct the ABSPP.
Thursday, 30/10/2014 | 15:41 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Italian CONSOB Introduces Emergency Short Selling Ban Following ECB Stress Tests
- Italian FTSE MIB Index lost 2.4% after the ECB’s new stress testing methodology revealed that Italian banks Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena & Banca Carige faced a combined shortfall of about $2.9 billion.
Monday, 27/10/2014 | 19:44 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Twenty-Four Banks Fail ECB Stress Test, Capital Shortfall Is Proportionally Highest in Cyprus
- The European Central Bank's comprehensive assessment, which consisted of an asset quality review and a forward-looking stress test of the banks, found a combined capital shortfall of about €25 billion at 25 banks.
Sunday, 26/10/2014 | 14:53 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Stress Test Speculation Slams Euro Lower, ECB Warns about Unconfirmed Media Reports
- A report by Spanish newswire Efe, warning that at least 11 banks have failed the European Central Bank’s stress test has been dismissed by a spokesperson for the ECB as highly speculative.
Wednesday, 22/10/2014 | 14:59 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Q4 Outlook: A Multitude of Factors Which Will Leave FX Volatility Unabated
- While the ECB might hold its fire for now, the Fed is looking at first signs of declining inflation, which could keep interest rate rise pressures at bay despite current market expectations for a rate hike.
Saturday, 11/10/2014 | 17:48 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
FX Futures and Options Volumes Skyrocket 72% at the CME in September
- Traders were speculating at the CME as FX futures and options average daily volumes surged 64% compared to August. Traders reacted to expectations of impending policy changes from global central banks.
Thursday, 02/10/2014 | 10:29 GMT by
Ron Finberg
September Forex Industry Review – Draghi Picks up New Fans While FXCM and Monex Deal
- In this month's industry review we take a look at September's major headlines and some lesser known but important news points that took place in the period. Overall, everyone loved the ECB's Draghi.
Thursday, 02/10/2014 | 08:49 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Shares of Plus500 Ltd Close Down 8% after 'The Times' Report Alleges an FCA Review
- According to the report, the review comes after competitors of the Israeli company raised the issue with the FCA, while the firm stated to the newspaper that it is fully compliant with existing regulatory framework.
Monday, 22/09/2014 | 21:07 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Equity Investors Betting on Volatility Continuing as FXCM and GAIN Capital Shares Rallying
- Nothing like a little some volatility to raise the spirits of everyone in the forex industry. Investors have also jumped on the volatility bandwagon, having pushed up prices for FXCM and GAIN Capital.
Tuesday, 16/09/2014 | 13:51 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: Key Electronic Trading Venues & Brokers Mark Highest Weekly Volumes in 2014
- Multiple sources across the industry are confirming to Forex Magnates reporters on Friday that the first week of September is their best week this year, despite Monday being subdued due to labor day.
Friday, 05/09/2014 | 12:38 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Arrivederci Euro: Draghi Leads a Divided ECB to Deliver Biggest Daily Drop Since 2012
- As the ECB starts buying asset backed securities, Mario Draghi emphasized that EU governments should deliver structural reforms for economic growth and help the central bank reach its 2 percent inflation target.
Friday, 05/09/2014 | 09:11 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Spain Issues Long-Dated 50-Year Bond Symbolising a Prolonged European Debt Problem
- Forex Magnates reports on Spain’s latest bond issue as the country takes advantage of ultra-low interest rates in a bid to meet its funding requirements and secure a burgeoning recovery.
Tuesday, 02/09/2014 | 12:36 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Good Morning Japan, Abenomics Is in Free Fall and the Bank Of Japan Can’t Help It
- Shinzo Abe’s house of cards is falling under its own weight leaving structural reform on the back burner and presenting the Bank of Japan with a limited amount of tools to conduct appropriate monetary policy.
Friday, 29/08/2014 | 10:21 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Euro Hits Fresh 11-Month Low, as German IFO Survey Lowest Since July 2013
- The forward looking expectations component of the survey was last seen at these levels in May 2013, after the confidence in the Euro Zone recovery evaporated following the implosion of the banking crisis in Cyprus.
Monday, 25/08/2014 | 14:42 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
ECB Highlights Cyclical Monetary Policy Differences with the Federal Reserve
- Mario Draghi highlighted that ECB's monetary policy conditions have decoupled from the US with the introduction of the negative deposit rate and dropped the bomb saying fundamentals for a weaker Euro are present.
Thursday, 07/08/2014 | 13:42 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
FX Business In Cyprus? Troika States Fiscal Targets Exceeded Significantly
- According to an announcement jointly issued by the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF, fiscal prudence in Cyprus is exceeding targets, FX companies in the region have less to worry about after Troika review.
Friday, 25/07/2014 | 13:15 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
ECB's Website Attacked: Sensitive Data Intact, Personal Info Compromised
- According to an ECB spokesperson contacted by Forex Magnates the website itself never went blank, the breach has been identified after an extortion email has been received asking for monetary compensation.
Thursday, 24/07/2014 | 12:30 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
After a Record Low FX Volatility in the First Half of 2014, What Lies Ahead?
- The industry is struggling with stagnating volumes and a 21 years low in volatility in G7 FX, amid myriad geopolitical challenges. Forex Magnates offers an in depth look form the recent Quarterly Industry Report
Monday, 21/07/2014 | 12:46 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
European Banking Authority Outlines Potential Regulatory Regime for Digital Currencies
Friday, 04/07/2014 | 15:44 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
FX Volatility Remains Stagnant - FED vs. ECB - The Battle of the Doves
- Brokerages are in need of volatility, however central bankers are widely expected to remain determined to maintain ultra-easy monetary policy for the foreseeable future, which will continue to weigh on trading volumes.
Wednesday, 25/06/2014 | 22:04 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
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