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China’s GDP Grew in 2023, but Economic Strains Lurk

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 16, 2024

Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.

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Powell Faces Economic Crossroads as He Prepares to Speak at Jackson Hole

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 22, 2024

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, will deliver remarks as inflation cools and growth holds up — but as labor market weakening threatens to interrupt the soft landing.

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Soft Landing or No Landing? Fed’s Economic Picture Gets Complicated.

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

Stubborn inflation and strong growth could keep the Federal Reserve wary about interest rate cuts, eager to avoid adding vim to the economy.

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Powell Says Strong Economic Data ‘Could Warrant’ Higher Rates

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Federal Reserve may need to do more if growth remains hot or if the labor market stops cooling, Jerome H. Powell said in a speech.

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Banks Could Weather Even Extreme Economic Tumult, Fed Finds

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 26, 2024

The Federal Reserve for the first time tested major banks’ ability to withstand crisis scenarios — and the largest U.S. lenders stood tall.

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How does fractional reserve banking grow the economy?

Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 3, 2024

Fractional Reserve Banking (FRB) is a cornerstone of modern economies, playing a pivotal role in facilitating economic growth and development. This banking system empowers financial institutions to leverage their assets, create credit, and stimulate economic activity.

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Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the war against Ukraine and taming inflation.

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How does the bank make a profit?

Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the complex landscape of finance, banks play a pivotal role in facilitating economic growth by providing a multitude of services. However, have you ever wondered how these financial institutions actually make a profit? How does the bank make a profit?

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Lebanon Detains Riad Salameh, Former Head of Central Bank

The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Riad Salameh, once seen as an international financial wizard, is the subject of multiple inquiries and has attracted blame for the country’s economic crisis.

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G7 Finalizes $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The economic lifeline is expected to be disbursed by the end of the year.

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China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

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Economics Textbooks Are Finally Getting a Vital Update

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Great Recession changed how the Fed steers the economy, but textbooks are still catching up.

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Yellen Says Stable Financial System Is Key to U.S. Economic Strength

The New York Times: Banking

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Treasury secretary will offer an upbeat assessment of the economy on Tuesday, a year after the nation’s banking system faced turmoil.

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How the Jackson Hole Conference Became an Economic Obsession

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 24, 2023

Investors and economists are watching the event this week closely. How did a remote Wyoming conference become so central?

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Credit Markets Are Creaking, Creating Economic Uncertainty

The New York Times: Banking

JULY 26, 2023

Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates.

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Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 10, 2023

The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.

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Dubai International Financial Centre has been a catalyst for development in the Gulf region

World Finance

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The GCC region has undergone significant infrastructural and economic development over the past few years. Financial institutions like Alpen Capital have provided substantial support in this area across a number of sectors

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Fed Chair Says Central Bank Need Not ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

The New York Times: Banking

MARCH 29, 2024

Jerome Powell said that strong economic growth gives Federal Reserve officials room to be patient, and he emphasized the institution’s political independence.

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Gold Bars and Tokyo Apartments: How Money Is Flowing Out of China.

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Chinese families are sending money overseas, a sign of worry about the country’s economic and political future. But a cheaper currency is also helping exports.

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Is Jerome Powell’s Fed Pulling Off a Soft Landing?

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s too soon to declare victory, but the economic outlook seems sunnier than it did a year ago, and many economists are predicting a surprising win.

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China and Hong Kong Stocks Slump as Economic Gloom Spreads

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 16, 2023

A string of worrying data has taken the fizz out of markets.

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Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 11, 2024

Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on corruption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economic hub.

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Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit?

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 20, 2024

Portfolio managers have conflicting incentives as the economic and financial risks from climate change become more apparent but remain imprecise.

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Gold Bars and Tokyo Apartments: How Money Is Flowing Out of China.

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Chinese families are sending money overseas, a sign of worry about the country’s economic and political future. But a cheaper currency is also helping exports.

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The Economy Is at a Hinge Moment

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The economist Jason Furman discusses the economic fights that the next presidential administration will face.

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China Bet It All on Real Estate. Now Its Economy Is Paying the Price.

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 16, 2023

After relying on a borrow-to-build model for decades, Beijing must make difficult choices about the country’s housing market and economic future.

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I.M.F. Sees Steady Growth but Warns of Rising Protectionism

The New York Times: Banking

APRIL 16, 2024

The International Monetary Fund offered an upbeat economic outlook but said that new trade barriers and escalating wars could worsen inflation.

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Europe’s Economy Falters, Diverging From Strong Growth in U.S.

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Economic growth in the eurozone contracted 0.1 percent last quarter, and inflation in October fell to a two-year low, a sign that high interest rates were taking a toll.

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China Finance and Real Estate Sectors Threaten Economy, I.M.F. Says

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The International Monetary Fund warned of risks from overstretched lenders and developers even as it raised economic growth forecasts for this year and next.

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Hard Landing

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hard Landing Meaning Hard landing refers to a significant economic downturn or slowdown following a period of fast or rapid growth. Nations must prevent it to avoid a significant drop in economic growth. Moreover, it may lead to prolonged economic stagnation and even recession.

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The Fallout From the Credit Card Swipe Fee Fight

The New York Times: Banking

MARCH 27, 2024

A proposed settlement between Visa and Mastercard and merchants on swipe fees promises savings, but it may also alter the economics of premium credit cards.

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‘Declaration of Progress’: Biden Hails Fed Rate Cuts

The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

President Biden hailed the Federal Reserve’s move to begin cutting interest rates during a speech at the Economic Club of Washington.

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China’s Property Crisis: Why It’s So Hard for Beijing to Fix

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 22, 2023

Beijing has often addressed economic troubles by boosting spending on infrastructure and real estate, but now heavy debt loads make that a hard playbook to follow.

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European Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged as Price Pressures Ease

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent, the bank said economic growth was expected to remain “subdued” in the short term. Although the inflation rate has fallen to 2.4

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Bank of England Holds Rates Steady Amid Signs of Weakening Economy

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Britain’s central bank said that interest rates would need to remain high for an “extended” period, and that economic growth was expected to be flat over much of the next two years.

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Book Review: ‘The Money Kings,’ by Daniel Schulman

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In “The Money Kings,” Daniel Schulman tells the story of the Jewish immigrants who came to the United States and helped build America’s modern economic system.

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Federal Reserve’s June Meeting: What to Watch

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 14, 2023

Also: Keep an eye on the economic forecasts. Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but the decision is an unusual nail-biter.

Economics

Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past two decades, several critical financial market regulations have been implemented globally, particularly in response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The years following 2008’s GFC experienced continued financial regulatory reform.

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Turkey Raises Interest Rates as Erdogan Aims to Tame Inflation

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 22, 2023

In his choices of top officials, and with a leap in interest rates, Mr. Erdogan aims to tame inflation and defuse a looming economic crisis.

Economics

World Bank Projects Weak Global Growth Amid Rising Interest Rates

The New York Times: Banking

JUNE 6, 2023

A new report projects that economic growth will slow this year and remain weak in 2024.

Economics

Wells Fargo Beats Expectations but Sets Aside Money for Loan Losses

The New York Times: Banking

JULY 14, 2023

economy “continues to perform better than many had expected,” said Charlie Scharf, the bank’s chief executive, but “there will likely be continued economic slowing.”

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