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Fed proposes changes to PSR policy
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Oil reaches new record as gas continues to rise
Crude oil futures closed at a record $102.59 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) Thursday.
Bank practices undermined liquidity, BIS says
In the approach to the credit crisis, practices such as securitisation, dependence on the money markets and use of collateral increased the danger of a liquidity shortfall, according to a report released by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).
Middle East should be cautious, urges Bahrain regulator
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Merrill launches Gulf Investible Index Certificate
Merrill Lynch has launched an open-ended publicly-registered and exchange-listed Gulf Investible Index Certificate, offering investors the chance to invest in companies in the Gulf region chosen on the basis of Merrill research with daily liquidity. The…
The business of saying no
Rising energy prices have caused an upturn in demand response - or energy curtailment - in the last two years. Elisa Wood looks at how this is impacting power markets
Joint efforts pay off
Central banks
Rocked to the core
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Shinsei launches 'hybrid' bond
Japanese bank's first covered bond is deemed riskier than its European counterparts
Sweet release
Equity release
Nirvana for some
Commercial property
Profile: Matt Cairns
The senior European economist at Moodyseconomy.com, part of Moody's Analytics, talks to Matthew Attwood about the macro trends that define his business
Sovereign wealth saviours
The financial markets have found their new superhero. With major investment banks on their knees after whopping subprime-related writedowns and liquidity in the bond markets severely affected, the arrival of sovereign wealth funds, with their groaning…
The Big Interview: Tim Congdon
The founder of Lombard Street Research and respected economist discusses the precedent for last summer's crisis with Matthew Attwood, and explains how policymakers are damaging the market
Market graphic - Recessionary pricing
The effects of a US recession on Europe are hard to quantify, but European spreads are already pricing in a mild recession, according to JPMorgan Credit Research. Is this enough?