Why the SNB Has Not Intervened in the CHF

Date March 23, 2010

For the eighth trading day in a row, EUR/CHF has failed to rally. The Swiss Franc even ended the day at a fresh record high against the euro as traders test the resolve of the Swiss National Bank. This has led many currency traders to wonder What is the SNB Waiting For? Why haven’t they [...]

Economics 101: Keynes vs. Hayek Rap Video

Date March 23, 2010

This is sooooo good! I highly recommend you watch this for an entertaining and educational breakdown of Keynes and Hayek’s conflicting economic theories. Kudos for the video

What Japan Post’s New Deposit Limit Means for JPY

Date March 23, 2010

This morning, Japan Post Bank announced plans to double their deposit limit from 10 million to 20 million yen. Japan Post Bank is the country’s largest postal service operator and also its largest financial institution. With financial assets of 300 trillion yen or the equivalent of US$3 trillion, their holdings exceed the entire [...]