Bank of Russia’s parachute shields the rouble

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 22, 2020 .

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New mechanisms put in place by the Russian central bank to reduce the dependence of the rouble on the price of oil are proving effective in the aftermath of the Covid shock. [ Read all ]

Turkish Lira on a Slippery Slope

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 8, 2020 .

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The Covid epidemic could bring Turkey on the brink of a new currency crisis [ Read all ]

A look at LatAm EM currencies: Covid effect and economic weakness

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 24, 2020 .

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The cases of Brazilian real and Mexican peso [ Read all ]

Uncertainty weighs on EUR/USD, while EM currencies stabilize

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 17, 2020 .

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Disputes within the Union endanger the single currency, while EM currencies breathe a sigh of relief. For now. [ Read all ]

Covid-19 times: when the emergency is the new normal

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 10, 2020 .

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Currency markets confirm consolidated dynamics, while closely monitoring policy-makers’ moves. [ Read all ]

Greenback Dynamics, amid Recession Fears and Oil Effect

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 3, 2020 .

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The dollar is hanging in there, even if the US economy is starting to feel the pinch of the Covid crisis. [ Read all ]

Coronavirus Effect on Markets and Economies

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 1, 2020 .

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A brief recap of a stormy month [ Read all ]

Central Banks to the Rescue, Again

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 27, 2020 .

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Massive monetary and fiscal policy measures aimed at countering the Covid emergency are beginning to take effect, partially calming market volatility. [ Read all ]

Watchword: QE

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 20, 2020 .

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Expansionary monetary policy helps to reassure the markets. Emerging markets currencies and USD are poles apart. [ Read all ]

ECB disappoints markets

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 13, 2020 .

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In spite of Wall Street mayhem, the dollar is catching up. [ Read all ]