Coinbase’s earnings come after major cryptocurrencies saw a weak month in December, despite an overall explosion in value in 2021.
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BOE’s Mann says voted for 50 bps rate hike to dampen inflation expectations
If inflation dynamics of 2021 are repeated in 2022, inflation will exceed BOE forecastsFed tightening and any ECB action will have important implications for the UKIf UK monetary policy is less robust than its neighbours, there is risk of sterling depreciationSuddenly, everyone wants a stronger curr
Ukraine president Zelensky calls on Putin to sit down for talks
The unfortunate reality is that the siege on Kyiv will continue until Russia does gain control one way or another. China president Xi is the latest to have had a phone call with Putin and pushed to resolve the issue via negotiations, so I’m guessing Zelensky is trying to leverage off that latest dev
Zelensky: Europe can still stop Russian aggression if it acts swiftly
Says Europe reaction has been insufficient, slow help to Ukraine while Russia attacksCalls on European citizens to protest to force governments into more decisive actionThe headline is surely a pun intended moment but unfortunately, some European countries just don’t have the appetite to swallow any
ECB’s policymakers told there would be significant increase to 2022 inflation forecast
The remarks are quoted as being told by ECB chief economist, Philip LaneUkraine war may shave 0.3% to 0.4% off Eurozone growth in middle scenarioIn mild scenario, there is almost no impact but this is now seen as unlikelyIn severe scenario, growth may be cut by close to 1%There would be significant
FX option expiries for 25 February 10am New York cut
Just one particular one to take note of, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD at around 1.1200-10 though in the context of today, it must be said that expiries may not matter all too much. Sentiment is everything right now and that matters more. The dollar is trading a fair bit more mixe