In case you missed it: Coronavirus creates chaos

The coronavirus has gone global and is no longer just a China or Asia story. Markets are expecting central banks to take the lead, as global equities suffer a battering. Things are unlikely to change next week, but we'll begin to gauge the impact of the epidemic as Chinese data begins to come in. Also, it'll be Super Tuesday and UK- EU trade talks kick-off

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Global FX: Shaken out of their low volatility torpor

With the rout in the global equity market and risk assets extending further, FX markets are under broad-based pressure. Given the fragility of markets and…

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OPEC+ meeting: Great expectations

OPEC+ are set to meet on 5 and 6 March. The market is expecting a lot from them given the demand impact from Covid-19. It is clear that OPEC+ needs to…

Sell-off pressure increases on metals as coronavirus spreads

With increasing cases of the Covid-19 outbreak reported from South Korea, Italy, Iran and Japan, base metals are now facing further sell-off pressure

Libor transition: Bank of England cranks up the pressure

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United Kingdom

Libor transition: Bank of England cranks up the pressure

The Bank of England is expediting the transition away from Libor. We review the implications for sterling rate markets and take stock of the transition

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US market rates bracing for 1%

Equity markets have swapped their spectacles for bond market ones and are finally seeing some angst down the line. That has helped bond yields push…

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South Africa

South Africa and the Rand: On the lookout for an (in)credible budget

With mounting worries about South Africa's debt pile and a Moody’s downgrade on the cards, Wednesday's budget statement will be scrutinised…

Italy, the coronavirus and markets: a renewed flight to safety

The jump in Covid-19 cases in Italy has prompted a risk-off run in markets with equities dropping worldwide. The flight to safety could see BTP:Bund…

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Mahathir’s resignation comes at the worst time for the economy

Malaysia's prime minister Mahathir Mohammad's surprise resignation means politics looks set to be an added headwind for the economy already…