In case you missed it: Big week ahead

The Swiss vote on 'Vollgeld', Theresa May faces her biggest challenge yet, the Fed and the ECB meet - one might hike while the other will be talking QE, but first, all eyes on the G7 summit and whether Trump can be talked out of his protectionist agenda?

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Opinion

Vollgeld: Our response to Martin Wolf

This week, Financial Times commentator Martin Wolf argued that the Swiss should vote in favour of Vollgeld- a plan to fundamentally change the way money…

China

G7 Summit: Trump needs to back off to secure his wins

So far President Trump's 'maximum pressure' strategy has worked, but the results are now at risk because China has threatened to take back…

United States

Federal Reserve preview: Stepping on the gas

A rebound in US growth and rising inflation pressures mean the Fed will concentrate on domestic issues rather than be distracted by emerging market woes…

United Kingdom

Brexit update: Theresa May’s biggest test yet?

The UK Prime Minister faces a series of challenging parliamentary votes on her plan to leave the customs union and single market after Brexit

ECB preview: Praet’s pivot pirouette

Despite growing uncertainties around the strength of the eurozone recovery, little underlying inflationary pressure and possible further market turmoil,…

China: Why the central bank won't cut reserve requirements

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China

China: Why the central bank won’t cut reserve requirements

China's central bank is supporting the onshore bond market by expanding collateral for the medium-term lending facility (MLF). This will reduce…

United States

US housing: Still going strong but for how long?

A mixed month for US housing data, but the overall direction remains upwards. The question is, how long will this trend continue?

Copper back above $7k as the curve flirts with backwardation

The start of labour negotiations at the world’s largest copper mine, Escondida, have restored volatility to the copper market. We are keeping a…