http://www.inveslogic.com/tags/central-bank Blog Articles Tagged with 'central-bank' at http://www.inveslogic.com en http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/big-picture/1119010?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank I've been meaning to point to a fascinating part of TheStreet.com: Banks & Thrifts Screener. Its a pretty nifty tool that you can use to see if your bank is on the skids or not. (Note: I don't know what the basis of the ratings are -- they are prop... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:29:02 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/big-picture/1119010?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/finance-markets/1118956?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank European equities markets were lower Thursday after both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England held interest rates steady and investors continued to worry about slow economic growth.In London, the FTSE 100 was down 2.5 percent to 5,362.1 ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:17:46 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/finance-markets/1118956?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118836?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank The financial world is now split in two over who is right: the Fed, which decided to cut rates or the European Central Bank [ECB], which raised rates in front of the credit crunch and an imminent global slowdown. At a time when the Federal Reserve h... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:12:07 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118836?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118718?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank It's central bank day in Europe, so there's plenty of potential for fireworks if the cards fall correctly. We've already had something of a surprise, as Sweden's Riksbank hiked rates but then issued a stream of dovish statements, confounding expectat... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:14:35 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118718?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118728?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Comfortably cushioned by recent economic data, the European Central Bank [ECB] will most likely leave its leading overnight interest rate steady at 4.25% at its governing council meeting on Thursday. ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet can be expected ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:29:43 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118728?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118511?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank In Tuesday s Daily Currency Focus, we said that the 1.45 level was significant support in the EUR/USD.A break below that level would have opened the door for a move down to 1.42. Even though the EUR/USD did take out the support to hit an intraday l... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:54:51 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118511?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118518?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank The first rate cut in seven years by Australia's central bank Tuesday has not helped the iShares MSCI Australian ETF (EWA) which is down 2% in afternoon trading. After cutting the official rate from 7.25% to 7%, the Reserve Bank of Australia said t... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:41:58 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1118518?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1117939?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank With the summer behind us and most traders getting back to work, we should see the volume start to pick back up in all sectors. This is music to our ears because the erratic movements and increased volatility should die down and allow more defined tr... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:25:33 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1117939?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1118558?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Brad DeLong asks whether we should be more concerned with inflation or with unemployment:Is inflation the right battle?, by J. Bradford DeLong, Project Syndicate: The Federal Reserve and other central banks are coming under pressure from two directio... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:22:00 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1118558?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/the-indian-economy-blog/1117500?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Now, this one is an interesting situation. The Indian government likes to tom-tom the oil subsidy bill as a proof of its socialistic credentials; the media targets the government for unfairly subsidising the expenditure of the middle class; and most ... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:34:47 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/the-indian-economy-blog/1117500?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/big-picture/1116336?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Today's guest post comes from Eddy Elfenbein of Crossing Wall Street fame. Eddy is classic Graham & Dodd investor. He is an independent consultant and advisor based in Washington, DC. His background is in financial newsletter publishing, and prior to... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:15:00 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/big-picture/1116336?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115866?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Imagine a country whose central bank responded to growing inflation by raising interest rates, strengthening the currency and trying to win investor confidence. This may be shocking to some U.S. investors, but proper monetary policy is still being pr... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:47:04 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115866?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115601?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Release Explanation: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is made up of members of the Federal Reserve led by Mr. Bernanke. Each of the 12 regions discuss their current economic situation and from there a decision is made. An increase in Interest... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:50:42 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115601?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115344?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Here's a question for you: should concerns about moral hazard apply to central bank reserve managers and sovereign wealth funds? The question arises after recent comments from Yu Yongding, a former advisor to PBOC, suggesting that a failure to redeem... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:26:19 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1115344?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1114881?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Alan Blinder explains:A Misguided Federal Reserve, or One That Saved the Day?, by Sudeep Reddy, WSJ Economics Blog: The most controversial presentation at the Kansas City Fed s annual symposium came from ... Willem Buiter. ...Mr. Buiter slams the... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:04:00 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1114881?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/calculated-risk/1114738?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank A quote from Bloomberg: Freddie, Fannie Failure Could Be World Catastrophe,' Yu Says If the U.S. government allows Fannie and Freddie to fail and international investors are not compensated adequately, the consequences will be catastrophic,'' [Yu Y... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:13:00 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/calculated-risk/1114738?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/a-fistfull-of-euros/1114551?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Something other than Georgia for a change. Via the 8th Circle, here s a recent article in the Economist about a possible economic downturn in Eastern Europe:The party is nearly over After a good run, Eastern Europe faces an economic slowdownIT HAS... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:20:20 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/a-fistfull-of-euros/1114551?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1114382?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Benchmark agency spreads are unchanged in the 2 year sector and 2 basis points tighter in the 5 year and 10 year sector. Freddie Mac (FRE) was able to fund itself as it successfully placed $3 billion 5 year notes. The issue priced at T+113 and has na... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:08:38 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1114382?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1114006?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank The FTSE finished the week down slightly, but the real loser last week was UK PLC. The pound crashed as various factors come to a head. Up until July, the US Dollar was the currency the world loved to hate, but last week it was sterling s turn to b... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:30:01 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/etf-investor/1114006?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1113676?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank Tim Duy says the economy will need to shift clearly in one direction or another deflation or inflation to drive any change in rate policy :The Knife Edge Cuts Deep, by Tim Duy: The sharp decline in commodity prices has turned the tables on t... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:24:00 -0400 http://www.inveslogic.com/sectors/directory/economists-view/1113676?rsstype=tag&tag=central-bank