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Western banks doing business in China tells me there won’t be a kinetic war anytime soon.

A Reuters article posted earlier last week discussed China’s desire to open up its exchange traded funds to Western market makers. The article mentions Citadel, an alternative investment manager, and Jane Street, a trading firm. According to Reuters: “Over the last two years, Chinese authorities have issued more licences (sic) and encouraged the development of … Continue reading Western banks doing business in China tells me there won’t be a kinetic war anytime soon.

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EUR/USD, the euro: Europe’s yearning for world war days does not impress me.

Should I bet against the euro? At 1.0959 and not too cheery attitude out of the Eastern Central Bank, maybe I should find a contract and take the sell side. Reuters cited ECB policymaker Isabel Schnabel’s belief that Europe is facing structural headwinds exacerbated by a surge in uncertainty that could get worse with U.S. … Continue reading EUR/USD, the euro: Europe’s yearning for world war days does not impress me.

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank Market as of 1:00 pm AST: Thoughts on capturing legal risks in interest rates …

What I’m reading today: A Lawyer’s Perspective on U.S. Payment System Evolution and Money in the Digital Age. Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. In 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published a paper authored by Jess Cheng and Joseph Torregrossa discussing the legal underpinnings of the payment … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank Market as of 1:00 pm AST: Thoughts on capturing legal risks in interest rates …

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank Market News Scan as of 12:17 pm AST: US Supreme Court listens to arguments about non-delegation doctrine.

What I am reading today. U.S. Supreme Court. Federal Communications Commission. Universal Service. Today, the United States Supreme Court entertains three questions regarding the non-delegation doctrine and universal service for telecommunications companies. 1. Whether Congress violated the nondelegation doctrine by authorizing the Commission to determine, within the limits set forth in Section 254, the amount … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank Market News Scan as of 12:17 pm AST: US Supreme Court listens to arguments about non-delegation doctrine.

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank and Money Markets as of 9:30 am AST

What we’re reading. Caribbean. Diaspora. Resilience. “As millions continue to migrate in search of better opportunities or refuge from conflict and persecution, the narratives that emerge from these journeys illustrate not only the challenges faced but also the remarkable strength found in adversity.” — Caribbean Focus. Guyana. Venezuela. Essequibo. Oil. “On March 6, 2025, a … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean Interbank and Money Markets as of 9:30 am AST

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U.S.-Eastern Caribbean, Interbank and Money Markets: FX, Bonds, Reference Rates as of 9:30 am AST

Rates as of 9:30 am AST Foreign exchange per the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. EUR/USD=1.0872 GBP/USD=1.2917 USD/JPY=148.5100 Administered rates per the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Discount Window: 4.50% Effective Federal Funds Rate: 4.33% Interest on Reserve Balances: 4.40% Overnight Reverse Repurchase Facility Rate:4.25% Reference Rates per the … Continue reading U.S.-Eastern Caribbean, Interbank and Money Markets: FX, Bonds, Reference Rates as of 9:30 am AST

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Caribbean Law, Interbank and Money Markets: FX rates of interest as of 6:06 pm AST

Foreign exchange per the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. EUR/USD=1.0872 GBP/USD=1.2917 USD/JPY=148.5100 Foreign exchange per the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. USD/XCD=2.70 GBP/XCD=3.50703 EUR/XCD=2.95475 CAD/XCD=1.89095 JPY/XCD=0.01803 KWD/XCD=8.76751 AED/XCD=0.73513 NGN/XCD=0.00175 CNH/XCD=0.37372 Foreign exchange per the Central Bank of Barbados. USD/BBD=1.980000 GBP/BBD=2.545900 EUR/BBD=2.139360 CAD/BBD=1.382520 Foreign exchange per the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. USD/TTD=6.7152 … Continue reading Caribbean Law, Interbank and Money Markets: FX rates of interest as of 6:06 pm AST

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Currency, Interbank, and Money Market News Scan: Trump’s conservative approach to constitutional power makes him look expansive.

The takeaway The markets and the general public are sliding down the rabbit hole of bewilderment as President Trump’s “will I tariff or will I not” approach to America’s trading partners have introduced more uncertainty to US investors. In some ways, this is the fault of investors themselves. I shed no tears for investors who … Continue reading Currency, Interbank, and Money Market News Scan: Trump’s conservative approach to constitutional power makes him look expansive.

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Currency and money markets news scan: Will banks leave more money in their Federal Reserve bank vaults?

The takeaway: Will banks leave more money in their Federal Reserve bank vaults? Alejandro Riviera is upset today. He needs $200,000 per year in income in order to enjoy retirement with his wife, Anita, and the dog, Puff. Last week, with the two-year rate at 3.99%, Alejandro needed a portfolio of $5,012,531 to generate his … Continue reading Currency and money markets news scan: Will banks leave more money in their Federal Reserve bank vaults?