Consumer Finance in an Interest-Free World – An Overview of Islamic Banking
The global banking system is constructed around the accrual of interest. Credit cards, loans, and other financial products rely on interest rates...
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Money Matters: US Bond Yields & USD/RMB - A Paradigm Shift?
Over the past five years or so, since the RMB moved into over-valuation territory, there has been a consistent and inverse relationship between...
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Money Matters: Chinese Monetary Aggregates Point to Accelerating RMB Weakness.
Friday saw the release of the Monthly Chinese monetary aggregates. M2 rose 11.6% year-over-year. Although this is one the lowest percentage growth...
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Demonetisation in India: High-Value Currency De-Notified; Con.Discretionary to Slow; Rate Cut Likely
The Indian Government has taken a significant step in curbing the parallel economy by removing Rs500 and Rs1000 notes from circulation and plans to...
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Egypt Devalues - Now the Hard Work Starts
One gets the feeling all sorts of intriguing news is due to pop up in the next week into US elections, with today’s notes of interest being Egypt’s...
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