The turmoil in global financial markets on Monday was long in coming but spurred by short-term pressures: the unwinding of the yen-based carry trade, where speculators and short-term investors borrow against the yen to purchase risk assets elsewhere. As these investors exited their positions in the ... READ MORE >
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Global financial market evolution, the carry trade and India’s economic ascent
One of the most impressive changes to the global economy is the ascent of India and its growing role in international financial markets and the global economy. The size of its economy has doubled to $4 trillion over the past decade and it’s becoming a major player in the international economy. India ... READ MORE >