The ECB’s Big Bazookas (TLTRO & QE)

The ECB’s big bazookas to combat stagnating European growth. Read more

Breaking Down the US Dollar’s Recent Bull Run

What is behind the US Dollar bull run? This infographic looks at the recent surge the dollar has had in 2014. Read more

[Video] The European Debt Crisis Visualized

How did the European Debt Crisis begin? This video explains how countries in the Eurozone built up such troublesome debt. Read more

Greece’s Debt and Who’s on the Hook in a Default [Chart]

Today’s Chart of the Week looks at Greece’s debt and which countries and entities are on the hook if a default takes place. Read more

Assessing the Risk of a Greek Default

Greek debt currently sits at 175% of GDP, and there has been a recent flight from Greek bonds. Short-term (3 year) bond yields are at nearly 29%, and standard 10-year… Read more

Banks Hit With Record Fines for Forex Manipulation [Chart]

Regulators issued record fines of nearly $6B to six banks for forex manipulation this week. The cat and mouse game between regulators and banks continues. Read more

The Demise of the Venezuelan Bolívar Continues [Chart]

Black market rates for US dollars in Venezuela have jumped over the last two weeks dramatically, as citizens pay up to 400 Venezuelan bolívars for one dollar. Read more

Puerto Rico’s Debts Are “Not Payable” According to Governor

Puerto Rico is the latest jurisdiction to toss in the towel, with the Governor warning that the island is close to falling into a debt “death spiral”. Read more

The Greek Exodus in One Chart

Today’s chart shows the Greek exodus, as capital and people flee the sinking Greek economic ship in unprecedented numbers. Read more

Currency Wars: The Maple Syrup Edition [Chart]

With the Canadian dollar plunging to 6-year lows after the second rate cut in six months, we look at the Maple Syrup version of a currency war. Read more