I dare the BoJ to write the next release without using the word "moderate".

BOJ Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments: May 2015

Someone's in trouble.

Turns out the former Chinese billionaire whose solar company just imploded was shorting his...

I'm glad there is at least someone out there that feels the same way. I hope he gets decent representation. Wookey, you obviously weren't trading that day. It was heading south regardless. Yes, i can safely say a dude with a few mil won't destroy a ...

Sarao Loses Bail Appeal as Judge Says He Is a ‘Flight Risk’

This guy doesn't deserve what he is getting. I highly doubt he caused the flash crash. Utterly ridiculous.

Sarao Loses Bail Appeal as Judge Says He Is a ‘Flight Risk’

There aren't too many central banks out there who would be happy with a flat or inverted yield curve these days. The long end 'needed' to be sold. And it was. Term spread remains in positive territory, and as such so do inflation expectations (which ...

German Bund Yields Squeeze EUR Short Positions

I say good on him.

Bill Gross: The Amount of Money I'll Give Away 'Is Staggering, Even to Me'

C'mon dudders.. do it. Do it now! video

Fed’s Dudley: Markets Shouldn’t Be Surprised When Fed Hikes Rates

Quickly Glenn! We need another rate cut so we can push the AUD even higher and tank the asx200 (again)... More borrowing at record high private debt levels is needed folks. Nothing can or will go wrong.

Australian business conditions decline in April - NAB

Nup. Just a guess. Probably wrong.

The RBA – What to Expect

In other news, the Queen added £400 to UK GDP last weekend after her toilet needed unblocking due to the aftermath of an upset stomach. No officials were available for comment. The royal food tester remains in a serious condition (adding even more ...

Princess of Cambridge is already worth £80m as royal baby boosts UK economy

Have a funny feeling a lot of countries will go the infrastructure (fiscal) route in the next few years. US has been bangin' on about doing that too. Monetary policy only goes so far. Might not be supportive of a next 'mining boom' here down under, ...

Germany's Kampeter says Eurozone economic conditions have improved

"Ending ‘too-big-to-fail’ is an ambitious and demanding objective. To achieve it, not only must systemic institutions hold higher equity capital buffers, but more tools to absorb losses are needed in the event the equity is depleted. Typically ...

RBA Stevens: Observations on the Financial System

I'll lend them 10 eur... @ 3000% interest... continuously compounded. Covenant #1. Default requires the immediate transfer of an awesome Greek island with a decent beach and an infinity pool. Covenant # 2. See covenant #1. Lightbulb! leave Eurozone, ...

Greece scrapes bottom of barrel in hunt for cash to stay afloat

What a runt cag. Actually he's probably an okay dude. If he did actually manage to tank it to 105, I'd imagine the BoJ seppuku dungeon has a special spot for him.

Japan PM Adviser Hamada: USD At JPY 120 Acceptable

It would appear they are trying to lower a few asset classes (they've mentioned bonds... equities they do not want to see down) before the proverbial hits the fan.. Just a guess..

Richmond Fed’s Lacker Reiterates He Sees Strong Case to Raise Rates in Jun