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Bank of Canada admits it could have been clearer on pandemic-era measure...
"All in all, there are a number of ways by which the bank could continue to refine and explore methods to communicate its policy decisions."
Exploring Currency Hedging in Zambia
In this blog, Micheil Banoub, Director of Programs at Kuo Sharper Initiative (KSI), shares his firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of currency risk management in Zambia. Drawing insights from over 23 meetings with financial leaders and SMEs in Lusaka, Micheil explores the challenges of...
3 ways to improve the mortgage market
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These approaches could make mortgages more affordable and more equitable for U.S. homebuyers.
Why do banks fail?
"Most bank failures result from deteriorating solvency rather than bank runs."
The top 10 MIT Sloan articles of 2024
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Once again, AI was everywhere. But research about federal spending leads the list.
Is too much trading squeezed into markets' closing minutes?
"Without knowing more about the motivation for these trades and the counterparties involved, it's difficult to assess their impact."
Emil Verner on banking crises, credit booms, and the rise of populism
Emil Verner discussed the causes and policy implications of bank failures and how financial crises spur the rise of populism.
The moral preferences of investors experimental evidence
"Responsible asset management has developed considerably. However, the exact nature of responsible investors' preferences remains elusive."
Financial advice and investor beliefs: Experimental evidence on active v...
Individuals with low financial literacy tend to follow advice without assessing its quality, leaving them vulnerable to unsuitable advice.
Mark Cuban tears into Trump's credit card plan, which some say could hur...
Antoinette Schoar says that similar policies implemented in developing countries have resulted in "a collapse of formal credit markets."