Risk
Warning: Tossing Russian Banks From the International System Could Backfire
Credit Suisse says removing the lenders from SWIFT may lead to problems similar to the 2008 and 2020 panics.
Tag: European Union
Will Political Divisions Mess Up Economic Growth?
For investors, all the discord could swell uncertainty about long-term investments. Cause for hope: Even now, Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on some things.
Market Moves
Follow-Up: The Dollar Is Headed Higher, But for How Long?
Long-term forces are not the greenback’s friend, a new study finds.
Market Moves
News From Davos: Goldman’s Solomon, ECB’s Lagarde Tout Government Stimulus
In Washington, there’s a fight over more relief, as the European Union just passed a huge aid measure.
Research
Revoking Brexit Provides ‘Best Economic Outcome’ for UK
IFS says no-deal Brexit would be worst possible scenario for British economy.
European Court Rules UK Pension Compensation Cap Unlawful
Ruling expected to cause ‘administrative difficulties’ for UK’s Pension Protection Fund.
Sohn Speaker Serra Sees UK Gilts as a Short Play
Davide Serra sees the United Kingdom as the “divided kingdom,” one with a broken growth model, and says shorting the country’s government debt, or gilts, is a good bet....