ECB’s Vasle: Time seems right for policy to start the process of gradual normalisation 0 (0)

Adding that the time is right to move out of crisis mode. I reckon he doesn’t mean it should begin immediately but perhaps imminently. It would help a lot if ECB policymakers can provide more clarity and make up their mind but hey, it is the ECB we are talking about.

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EU reportedly discussing ban of trade in Russian state bonds 5 (1)

At the same time, it is said they are discussing sanctioning hundreds of people as well. Jokes.The hit on bonds may be something to be mindful about for Russian assets but all in all, there’s nothing severe here and there likely won’t be as they would view the latest developments as still not being

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DPR says there is a war in Donbass, situation is „critical“ 0 (0)

The news will just add to the uneasiness surrounding Russia-Ukraine tensions on the day and we’re seeing stocks fall further. US futures are now negative with European indices adding to losses after the turn earlier. The DAX is down 0.5% while the CAC 40 is down 0.9%.Risk trades in general are seein

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Bundesbank says German economy likely to shrink again in Q1 0 (0)

Unlike in previous pandemic waves, it is not just activity in services sector that is likely affectedPandemic-related absence from work is likely to dampen economic activity markedly in other sectors alsoGerman industry still providing a positive impulseSupply bottlenecks are easing and better deman

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US futures see gains erased as Russia-Ukraine tensions weigh 0 (0)

The latest headline is that the DPR is saying that „Ukrainian forces have started implementing Donbass invasion plan“, according to Sputnik News. Again, it must be stressed that this is all coming from the Russian media so it remains to be seen what the follow up is but there is potentially an idea

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