According to the IMF, many institutions trading these assets lacked sound operating, governance, and risk management practices. The International Monetary Fund is concerned about cryptocurrencies because the market is growing fast, and the regulation is not keeping up. Data compiled by the IMF shows that the total market value of crypto assets surpassed $2 trillion […]
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On Wednesday, riskier currencies rose from recent lows, while safe-haven currencies like the yen fell against the dollar as Asian markets relaxed their concerns over the Omicron variant. CNY’s new highs In the aftermath of better-than-expected manufacturing figures from November, the Chinese yuan CNY, a beacon of resilience in a stormy few days, reached a
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After Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated a rapid reduction of stimulus despite the dangers surrounding the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the safe-haven yen stayed firm on Wednesday. At the same time, the risk-sensitive Australian dollar fell to a one-year low. Investors are concerned that fast monetary tightening may suffocate the fledgling economic recovery, even though
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Something surprising happened this Tuesday Asian afternoon, Risk-sensitive currencies slid, and safe havens gained. It took things in the opposite direction after Moderna’s CEO said that it is unlikely that the COVID-19 vaccines will be as effective against the Omicron variant as it has been with other types. The world is in for yet another
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The dollar edged higher, the euro fell, and the yen steadied on Monday as currency markets reversed some of Friday’s moves, calming after the initial shock of discovering a new coronavirus variant. The Omicron shocks Initially discovered in South Africa, the Omicron variant sparked worldwide concern, with financial markets falling on Friday on worries that
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An old advertising adage says, “Sell the smell of meat, not steak.” Unfortunately, when it comes to cryptocurrencies, the flavor to steak ratio is incredible. The digital token announcements that flood the London Underground promise “big” benefits. One of them, for example, promises to “change the lives” of those who missed the Dogecoin train. Another ad for a
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Euro markedly rose in price in forex on Thursday following the results of the meeting of the European Central Bank, the leadership of which for the first time admitted that the period of high inflation exceeded forecasts. The Euro jumped against the dollar by 0.8% in just over an hour after the head of the
Oil prices fell to their lowest level two weeks after official data showed an unexpected surge in US crude oil inventories. In addition, rising COVID-19 cases in Europe, Russia, and some outbreaks of infections in China shattered hopes for an economic recovery. Brent crude fell $ 1.58, or 1.9%, to $ 83.00 a barrel by
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The US dollar held steady in the European session on Thursday, expecting the Fed to start rolling back stimulus measures at its next meeting in November. During a discussion at the ECB’s Forum on Central Banks, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said inflation could remain elevated longer than previously thought due to supply constraints. Powell added
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The dollar is rapidly rising for the second day in a row and has renewed record values for almost a year. The dollar index, which reflects the rate against six key world currencies, jumped 0.56% on Wednesday and reached 94.3 points – the highest since November last year. The Euro against the US dollar also
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