Regulators Seek Formula for Handling Algorithmic Trading
As institutional investors embrace computer programs that rapidly place orders, the government tries to figure out how to regulate the practice.
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The Oil Prospect of ‘Lower for Longer’
Analysts at UBS are cutting our oil price forecast for the period 2015-19 and cutting long-term normalised view to $80/bbl from $90/bbl. Near oil term forecasts reflect the prospect of a lower 3Q outturn and the base from which we see the recovery in prices rising from
Why is China finding it hard to fight the markets?
By Alicia García-Herrero at Bruegel | Sitting on a pile of debt, China’s only way out is to deleverage: more pain now for sustainable growth later. [Figure: China’s augmented fiscal deficit as % of GDP.]
“Yuan Devaluation Is Part and Parcel of Reform”
By Wang Liwei at Caixin | Aders Borg from the World Economic Forum discusses structural changes and the global financial framework’s future.
Doubts over rate hike timing remain after Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole does not clear up the doubts over whether or not there will be a rate hike in September.
Limited EM spillovers into DM (so far)
Could emerging markets spillovers push developed ones into recession?
China badly needs reshuffling
The Chinese authoritiess’ failure to prevent a stock exchange meltdown is casting serious doubts on economic prospects and so fuelling further losses.
What to expect from Chinese authorities?
On the policy front the Chinese state continues to wield its influence over large parts of the real economy.
China woes push Alibaba share price below IPO level
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sees its share price drop below IPO price for the first time.
China risks for Europe: What is priced in?
LONDON | UBS | How would China’s fallout affect Europe’s economic growth?