Benjamin Chadwick

Benjamin Chadwick graduated from NYU Stern, has been an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kenna Flegler Business School for ten years before switching to a private financial consultancy and correspondent journalism from the Asian stock market. He is focused on the microstructure of securities markets, while he pays special attention to microcap issues.

European Stocks

European Stocks Down, Fading Stimulus Hopes, New Restrictions

European stocks slumped on Thursday’s stock market. Investors were anxious about the impact of a second wave of coronavirus on the economy. That is, without any stimulus at hand to cushion the blow. The Stoxx Europe 600 lost 2.2%, and the main regional indexes were down. The German DAX, French CAC 40 and U.K. FTSE …

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IMF Sees Soaring Debt, but Stable at 100% GDP

Massive government spending to counter the COVID-19 pandemic will push public debt to nearly 100% of global economic output this year. But if growth rebounds next year, the run-up may be a one-off event, according to the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday. In its latest Fiscal Monitor, the IMF said it anticipates government budget deficits …

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European, US Stocks Lose Momentum after Vaccine Trial Pause

European stocks fell on Tuesday, losing momentum after the pause of a key coronavirus vaccine trial. Stock traders waited for earnings from some of the world’s leading banks. Rising 0.7% on Monday, the Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, -0.14% fell by 0.1%. Also sinking were the German DAX -0.36%, French CAC 40, -0.27% and U.K. FTSE …

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