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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. Banks typically adjust their lending rates based on the central bank’s policy rate. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio).

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Another "Print Your Way to Prosperity" Mindless MMT Proposal

MishTalk

Adair Turner, former Chairman of the United Kingdom’s Financial Services Authority, and current member of the UK’s Financial Policy Committee and the House of Lords proposes a need to Rethink the Monetization Taboo. The Fed’s tapering merely slows the growth of its balance sheet.

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Two-Week Price Inflation in Argentina hits 30%, US Products Lead the Way; Currency Devaluations Hit P&G Earnings

MishTalk

Forbes explains Venezuela, Argentina Currency Devaluations Hit P&G Expected Sales And Earnings. Retail investors aren’t the only ones suffering from the woes of the emerging markets: Procter & Gamble PG +2.06% is feeling the pain of foreign currencies, too. Two-liter bottles of water rose from $8.25 bolivares per one U.S.

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M&A deals – benefits and drawbacks

Tom Spencer

Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e. Increased market share : assuming the two companies are in the same industry, bringing their resources together may result in larger market share.

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Monetarists Accuse ECB of "Dangerous Game of Chicken"; The REAL Dangerous Game

MishTalk

The eurozone is doing so by accident, letting market forces drain liquidity from the financial system for month after month. The ECB balance sheet has plummeted to 23pc of eurozone GDP from a peak of 32pc in July 2012. Retail sales fell 1.6pc in December, the biggest drop for two-and-a-half years.

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6 Reasons Inflation is Higher than You Think

Tom Spencer

Some market commentators saw this coming, and those same players predict that higher inflation will persist. Policy makers have been quick to point the finger of blame away from themselves. This is already impacting home sales, and Fannie Mae forecasts home sales will fall for the next 2 years.

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Has COVID-19 Derailed Your Planning? Tips From a Crisis Management Expert

Martinka Consulting

You can’t make sales calls when ordered not to. Know what’s happening with governments and their policies. If you have a line of credit, consider using it to get cash on your balance sheet. We should all realize there is nothing most of us could or can do when something like this wallops us. Employee safety is number one.