Category Archives: Currencies

Brexit, Schmexit! Part 2: The Banks

Posted on March 20, 2016 by BarkerReport

The second installment of the Brexit, Schmexit series looks into the threats and opportunities for London as a global financial hub Continue reading →

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How Low Can You Go?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by BarkerReport

Central banks are running out of tools to affect their economies. Interest rates are already negative in two countries, while several treasuries have had negative yields for a while. Is this sustainable, and for how long? Continue reading →

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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 1: The Pound

Posted on March 6, 2016 by BarkerReport

The recent announcement on a Brexit referendum has sent the Pound to its 2008-2009 recession lows against the Dollar. Is this rational? Continue reading →

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Time to Short the Venezuelan Bolivar?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by BarkerReport

For over 10 years the Venezuelan currency has been held artificially high by the government. Is that all about to change? Continue reading →

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