We Are Stuck in a Currency Doom Loop
The Financial Times opinion piece titled "We are stuck in a currency doom loop" argues that many economies are caught in a self‑reinforcing cycle of currency weakness, rising inflation and higher borrowing costs. It points to policy missteps, fragile fiscal balances and volatile capital flows as drivers of the loop. The article highlights how persistent depreciation erodes real wages and fuels debt servicing pressures. It calls for coordinated monetary and fiscal actions to reset expectations and stabilize exchange rates.
India’s Central Bank Makes It Harder to Short the Rupee
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has tightened regulations on shorting the rupee. Effective immediately, the RBI increased margin requirements for rupee futures and introduced stricter reporting thresholds for large short positions. The move targets speculative bets...
Trade or Trap? Japan Investors Bet on Takaichi After Landslide
Markets are still working out what a more empowered prime minister will mean for yen and bonds
Franc’s Relentless Rise Alarms Swiss Companies
Safe haven currency’s bull run triggers fears about impact on sales and profits