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Argentine Central Bank Chief Quits in Currency Dispute; Hyperinflation On the Way?

MishTalk

After continual clashes over economic policy with Argentina’s economy minister Axel Kicillof, there are fears that Mr Fábrega’s departure may clear the way for greater government control over the central bank. There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced.

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Sad News For Greece? Will Greece Kiss Troika's Ass?

MishTalk

Greece’s outspoken finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has been sidelined after three months of fruitless talks with international creditors to unlock €7.2bn in bailout funds, heartening investors and sparking a rally on the Athens stock market. Yields on Greece’s benchmark 10-year bonds were down a full percentage point at 11.4

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Pettis on Strains in China's Banking System; Avoiding the Fall

MishTalk

While the benchmark deposit rate was officially lowered from 3.00% to 2.75%, the upper limit that banks can pay for deposits remained unchanged at 3.30%. It may seem strange to have both a benchmark rate and a “floating range” that establishes a cap, instead of just setting a cap, as was the case until very recently.

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Is the Selloff in Treasuries Overdone?

MishTalk

s Bill Gross, manager of the world’s biggest bond fund, said investors should buy short-term Treasuries and credit securities that will be bolstered by the Fed’s intent to keep benchmark lending rates at almost zero. benchmark lending rates at almost zero. ". result of Minsky’s “Big Government” and “Big Bank” policies has always.

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Project Management Maturity Models: A Basis for Reaching Your Organization’s Business Success

Epicflow

The Portfolio, Program and Project Management Maturity Model provides organizations with a framework to assess and benchmark the state of their performance as well as helps them develop improvement plans. The Portfolio, Program and Project Management Maturity Model (PM3M).

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. This expertise may be as broad as “operations turnaround” and as specific as “benchmarking for insurance companies.”

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Ukraine PM Accuses Russia of Wanting WWIII; Kiev Forces Block Rebel Town; Russia Issues Downbeat Economic Statement

MishTalk

On Friday, April 25th, Russia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 The yield on government bonds due February 2027 jumped 29 basis points yesterday to 9.65 per cent, giving higher inflation risks as a reason behind its decision. The Micex Index (INDEXCF) dropped 5.6 percent.