Book notes: King dollar: the past and future of the world’s dominant currency, by Paul Blustein
Paul Blustein, King dollar: the past and future of the world’s dominant currency, Yale University Press, March 2025, xi+308 pagesDuring...
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Top 10 Weakest Currencies in the World
Global trade and finance rely heavily on currencies, but not all of them are created equal. A country's political climate,...
First-Time Homebuyers Are Dwindling. That’s a Bad Sign for the Economy.
Economists are always watching the housing market as a barometer for the health of the broader economy, and some see...
Financial regulator pledges ‘swift action’ to help people get on property ladder
The Financial Conduct Authority will take a look at simplifying the rules around getting a mortgage in a bid to help people struggling to get on the property ladder14:34, 07 Mar 2025Updated 14:52, 07 Mar 2025FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi said firms have the flexibility to help more people become homeowners (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)The financial watchdog is gearing up to take "swift action" on making mortgages more accessible, with plans for a discussion about the future of the mortgage market this summer.Come May, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will...