International forex broker ForexTime (FXTM) has launched a new round of its popular ‘Forex Factor’ demo trading contest, giving traders the opportunity to once again test their skills against traders from around
Trade between the EU and the US is already worth hundreds of billions a year and the free trade agreement known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) promises to increase
For the second consecutive year, Moody's Investors Service said its outlook for Turkey's banking outlook is negative, owing to subdued economic growth and currency volatility, which will reduce growth opportunities for banks
The Ifo Business Climate Index for German trade and industry rose to 107.9 points in March from 106.8 points the previous month. The index reached its highest level since July 2014. Companies
Brent crude was trading at shy of $56 on Tuesday as data from China suggested a slowdown in its growth, part of the “go fast, go slow” cycle, while oil output at
Using computers in the classroom does not lead to an improvement in the average performance of students in math and science, according to a recent study by the Ifo Institute. “But the
The record corporate high-yield issuance of $30 bln in 2014 from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Ireland is unlikely to be repeated in 2015 as caution returns to debt capital markets, Moody's
By Jameel Ahmad, Chief Market Analyst at FXTM Following the FOMC statement last Wednesday evening, the currency markets are generally lacking direction and this is showing no signs of settling down quite
Middle East banks are set to increase their share of global transaction banking revenues by at least 25%, according to a survey conducted by iGTB, the world’s first complete transaction banking platform.
The strengthening US dollar has created external pressures in some countries, as reflected in weakened currencies and declining foreign exchange reserves, said a Moody's report. "The strengthening of the US dollar, the
