With more companies opting to return earnings through dividends. economic growth now falls squarely in governmental action.
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Pope Francis appoints Monsignor Ricca for the Vatican Bank
Pope Francis, in the bid to reform the Vatican bureaucracy, appoints Monsignor Ricca to manage the Vatican Bank.
PIMCO fund cuts Treasuries and Mortgages Debt in February
The PIMCO Total Return Fund lowered its holdings of US Treasuries and mortgage debt in February as shown in the fund's website on Monday.
US$1 Trillion Public Pension Cuts Japan’s Bond, Increases Stocks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced cutting down Japan's pension fund and focusing into stocks, away from government bonds.
India Set To Suffer as US Rates Rise
India's rapidly declining currency is a clear sign that US policy affects the whole world. (Photo : REUTERS)Indian currency of different denominations are seen in this picture illustration taken in Mumbai India is emerging as the canary in the mine for Asia's money market.
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Foreign investors, such as China and Japan, have started divesting their US bond holdings. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a bunch of 'Benjamins' in a row.
During the Morningstar Investment Conference, investors expressed their favor to non-agency mortgage loans.
Emerging debt market trading fell by 12% in the first quarter of 2013. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the facade of the New York Stock Exchange. The trading volume for debts from emerging markets declined by 12% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the previous year.
As the dollar wins over other currencies such as the rouble and peso, emerging corporate bonds increase.
The Canadian dollar remains steady against the US dollar, but may change once the Federal Reserve Chairman makes his remarks on quantitative easing.
Curacao retained its A minus credit rating from Standard and Poor's but declines in outlook. (Photo : R)The image is the corporate headquarters facade of Standard & Poor's.
Aruba's credit rating now at BBB+ from A- according to Standard and Poor's. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the logo of Standard and Poor's 500.
The bond market is awaiting the Federal Reserve Bank decision on quantitative easing. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the facade of the Federal Reserve Bank.
Investors' insurance cost via credit default swap increased. (Photo : Reuters )This is an image of an investor looking at a visual representation of stock market figures.
