Libor
Overnight Libor rockets
Overnight Libor shot up today as a tumultuous morning dented confidence in the interbank lending markets.
Strain persists on interbank lending
Instability in the interbank lending markets continued today, despite the approval of the revised $700 billion bailout legislation by the US Senate.
Interbank lending remains volatile as bailout is revised
The interbank lending markets remained unstable today, after the US Senate agreed to vote on an amended version of the rescue package.
Interbank lending suffers as $700 billion rescue vehicle breaks down
Pressure on the interbank lending markets intensified today, after Congress rejected the US government’s bailout plan.
Strain eases on interbank lending
After a turbulent week, pressure on the interbank lending markets eased today as further injections of liquidity were announced and talks on the US financial rescue package resumed.
Pressure eases on interbank lending
Strain on the interbank lending markets is easing as large infusions of liquidity start to take effect and market confidence improves.
Interbank lending still under pressure
Interbank lending markets remained under stress today, despite large injections of liquidity by the world’s central banks.
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Libor's true colours
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Age of reason or age of procedure?
The risk management industry's increasing use of sophisticated models and technology – when coupled with poor modelling choices – can cause problems. Stephen Blyth calls for a return to to judgement and reasoning, and a halt to proceduralism.