BOJ keeps policy steady, nudges up economic growth forecasts
By Ritu, Capital Sands The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady and nudged up its economic growth forecasts on…
Dollar Calm; Retains Strength Against Main Rivals
By Ritu, Capital Sands The U.S. dollar was largely flat in European trading Monday, with the U.S. holiday providing little…
IEA warns oil companies doing nothing on emissions is not an option
By Ritu, Capital Sands Oil and gas companies must boost investment in low carbon energies or face an increasing backlash…
Forex – Yuan Pushes Higher After Data Release
By Ritu, Capital Sands The Chinese yuan is flying Friday, climbing to six month highs against the U.S. dollar in…
China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war bites, but ends 2019 on firmer note
By Ritu, Capital Sands China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest in nearly 30 years in 2019 amid a bruising…
Merkel Spends Big to Kickstart Germany’s Stalled Coal Exit
By Ritu, Capital Sands Chancellor Angela Merkel clinched a deal to kickstart Germany’s stalled coal exit, offering billions in compensation…
Ruble Slides as Putin Announces Government’s Resignation
By Ritu, Capital Sands The ruble fell on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin announced the resignation of the Russian government.…
Forex – Markets Calm; Sterling Awaits Inflation Data
By Ritu, Capital Sands A tone of caution prevails in the foreign exchange markets Wednesday, ahead of the signing of…
Michael Patra appointed deputy governor of RBI for a three-year term
By Ritu, Capital Sands Michael Debabrata Patra, 59, has been appointed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor for…
Pound on Longest Losing Streak Since May on BOE Easing Talk
By Ritu, Capital Sands The pound extended its decline to the longest run in eight months as speculation of an…