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FX Swaps; Implications for Financial and Economic Stability

Ong, Li L.; Barkbu, Bergljot - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010

FX swap market in the second-half of 2007 and into 2008, giving rise to concerns over the ability of banks to roll over … their funding requirements and manage their liquidity risk. The turmoil also raised questions about banks' ability to … highlight the strategies central banks can employ to mitigate market pressures. While not offering any judgment on the …

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Understanding the Growth of African Financial Markets

Andrianaivo, Mihasonirina; Yartey, Charles Amo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009

This paper examines empirically the determinants of financial market development in Africa with an emphasis on banking systems and stock markets. The results show that income level, creditor rights protection, financial repression, and political risk are the main determinants of banking sector...

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Switzerland; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

Switzerland is affected by the global crisis through the stock effect, the flow effect, and the trade effect. Along with a sharp contraction in exports, investments are now being postponed. Consumption has held up well so far, but as unemployment rises, household spending will lose momentum. The...

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United States; Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

The U.S. economy continues to recover at a modest pace, in line with international experience following severe financial crises. The key priority for fiscal policy is to stabilize the debt ratio and gradually reduce it. The fiscal framework should include an endorsement of the main medium-term...

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Malta; 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malta

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

Malta weathered the global recession relatively well. Real estate prices and collateral values experienced some correction and appear to have stabilized more recently, but excess supply likely remains in segments of the market. Continued progress with structural reforms will also be important to...

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Malta; 2012 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This Article IV Consultation reports that Maltaâ€™s economy continues to perform well amidst considerable turbulence in the euro area. While spillovers have remained contained to date, Maltaâ€™s large financial sector and highly open economy heighten contagion and financial stability...

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Canada; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

The staff report on Canadaâ€™s 2009 Article IV Consultation examines economic developments and policies. Canadian banks …

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United States; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that the U.S. economy has experienced the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. In the second half of 2008, financial pressures intensified and came to a head with the failure of Lehman Brothers in September. Executive Directors have...

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A risk model to compute the volatility and the need for collateral margins in energy futures contracts in Brazil

Argento, Pedro; Klotzle, Marcelo Cabus; Pinto, Antônio … - In: International journal of energy sector management 16 (2022) 3, pp. 448-468

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Forecasting tanker spot freight rates : the Yanbu-Rotterdam route case

Pelagidēs, Thodōrēs; Karaoulanis, Ioannis - In: International journal of transport economics : IJTE 49 (2022) 3/4, pp. 327-347

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