The people who spoke to Bloomberg asked not to be identified because the company is private, and closely guards details about its business. By some measures, things are going very well for the company right now.
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Italian Bonds Surge After Salvini Strikes More Conciliatory Tone
Salvini is hoping to secure a large increase in seats in European Union elections this week, which could give him more policy leverage in Rome and Brussels. Ten-year yields fell as much as nine basis points to 2.55%, the lowest level in over two weeks. The potential for another battle with the EU over
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U.K. Yield Curve Flattest Since Financial Crisis on Brexit Fears
Gilts have surged to take benchmark yields to the lowest since 2017, as investors sought safe assets on the increasing risk of a no-deal Brexit. Gilts have outperformed their peers in May, including Treasuries and German bunds, on the prospect that the Bank of England might have to switch tack to make
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ECB Policy Maker Sees Economic Upturn Intact Before June Meeting
The euro-area economy remains on track with European Central Bank projections that foresee an upturn later this year, policy maker Bostjan Vasle said. The ECB is gearing up for a meeting in Lithuania in two weeks that will include updates to its forecasts and discussions over how generous to make a
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How Much Should You Save? 40% Would Struggle With $400 Emergency – Bloomberg
Many U.S. households find themselves in a fragile position financially, even in an economy with an unemployment rate near a 50-year low, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
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Fairfax’s Watsa Sees Trade Tensions Easing, Growth in India – Bloomberg
Investor Prem Watsa sees more room to run in the global economy because trade tensions with China will ease, and calls India the “single best place” to put money.
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China can maintain ‘healthy’ growth despite trade friction: planning official – Reuters
China can maintain healthy, sustainable economic growth even as it suffers some impact from trade friction with the United States, a senior official from China’s state planner was quoted as saying on Friday.
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Trump predicts ‘fast’ trade deal with China but provides no evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday predicted a swift end to the ongoing trade war with China, although no high-level talks have been scheduled between the two countries.
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CMHC CEO defends mortgage stress test changes amid calls for loosening rules – BNN Bloomberg
CMHC CEO defends mortgage stress test changes amid calls for loosening rules – BNN Bloomberg
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U.S. Fed minutes signal patience on rate moves for ‘some time’ – BNN Bloomberg
U.S. Fed minutes signal patience on rate moves for ‘some time’ – BNN Bloomberg
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