Tag: federal reserve

US Fed chair Powell has made clear that a rate cut is in view, as markets wait for upcoming job figures to assess the size of any cut.

As the UK reels from some of the highest inflation figures since the 70s, what’s next for corporate treasurers? And how should they chart these black swan events?

The best course of action when corporate money buys less? Forewarned, as they say, is forearmed.

Federal Reserve figures show that US firms hold $2.66 trillion in cash – $1 trillion more than usual. CT looks at what’s behind the dash for cash and why it's likely to continue.

An interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve is in play again. But that doesn't mean anyone wants to see it happen.

China has eased restrictions on Chinese non-financial corporations (corporates) looking to raise funds overseas, but market conditions mean they are unlikely to embrace the opportunity.

The Indian rupee shows signs of stabilising against the US dollar in October. What are the primary reasons for this and is it likely to be sustainable? CT asks the experts.

Whoops! The US Fed backtracked on plans to slow down asset purchases. The rupiah and the rupee were dented badly on the assumption it would; they are now recovering. How will Asia’s currencies behave now? CT asks the experts.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to begin tapering its asset purchases imminently. FX strategists are arguing it will benefit the US dollar to the detriment of Asia's major currencies. CT asks the experts if this is the case.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority intervened twice in one week to maintain the Hong Kong dollar peg. What is driving Hong Kong dollar's appreciation? Will the surge abate soon? CT asks the experts.

European banks have been pulling their exposure to the US as regulation, bad debt and credit risk aversion all force them out of the game.