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French debt fears shake euro area bond markets
French government bond yields have jumped as investors demand bigger risk premiums. France's rising debt costs are now front and center in euro area markets, challenging the old view of French bonds as a safe bet.
Euro stuck near lows as US rate edge grows
The euro can't shake off losses after the US Federal Reserve's latest rate hike. Softer ECB outlook and a shrinking yield gap are making it tough for EUR/USD to bounce back.
Can a Coin Exist Without Metal in the Digital Age
As technology transforms payments and materials, the classic idea of a coin is under pressure. From stone discs to digital tokens, what truly defines a coin in modern commerce
Rising Silver Prices Force Mints to Rethink Collector Coins
As silver prices climb and production costs surge, mints across Europe and beyond are slashing mintages, raising prices, and experimenting with new alloys to keep commemorative coins viable for collectors.
Finland's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered Near Sysmä
A metal detectorist has uncovered nearly 10 pounds of Viking Age silver coins and jewelry in Finland's biggest find of its kind. The hoard, found near Sysmä, includes coins from as far away as Germany and Great Britain.
Imperial Gold Wedding Medal Anchors Atlas Numismatics' Latest Offering
A 104-gram gold medal from the 1858 royal wedding of British and Prussian royalty, traced to the Hohenzollern Imperial Collection, headlines Atlas Numismatics' new fixed-price list spanning over two thousand years of coin history.
Euro Zone Bond Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs as Rate Hikes Bite
Euro zone government bond yields have climbed to levels not seen in over a decade, with the German 10-year Bund nearing 3.51 percent as the European Central Bank tightens policy and energy costs surge. Investors now face a new era of higher borrowing costs.
ID Finance Secures €21 Million to Expand Digital Lending in Spain
ID Finance has obtained a €21 million debt facility from nordIX, aiming to accelerate its digital consumer lending platform in Spain after originating over €190 million in loans in just six months
Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risks
Sovereign borrowing costs surged across the US, Europe, and Asia as investors reacted to persistent inflation, central bank tightening, and escalating Middle East tensions, challenging the traditional safe-haven role of government bonds
Deutsche Bank to Consolidate Core Systems with Thought Machine
Deutsche Bank is investing €600 million to overhaul its Private Bank division's core infrastructure in Germany, selecting Thought Machine's Vault Core for a decade-long transition aimed at reducing complexity and long-term costs
Major Banks Adopt Ant International's FalconTST 2.0 for FX Risk
Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Standard Chartered are now using Ant International's FalconTST 2.0 AI platform to improve forecasting and manage currency risk in cross-border payments, with new features designed to address real-world data challenges
Euro to Dollar Outlook: Trendline Break Signals Further Gains Possible
The euro has broken its year-long downtrend against the US dollar, trading above key technical levels. Analysts expect a period of consolidation before the next move, with inflation data and central bank signals in focus.
Global Bond Markets Stall as US Plans Sweeping Iran Sanctions
Government bond yields in Europe and Japan paused after weeks of volatility, as investors await new US sanctions on Iran and signals from central banks. The risk of further disruption to energy flows and inflation remains a key concern for markets
Euro to Dollar Forecast Revised as US Debt Concerns Weigh on USD
Analysts at Rabobank have raised their short-term outlook for the euro against the US dollar, bringing forward their 1.18 EUR/USD target as worries over US government debt and Treasury markets put pressure on the dollar's safe-haven status
German ZEW Confidence Jump Fuels ECB Rate Hike Debate
A sharp rise in Germany's ZEW expectations index has renewed hopes for economic recovery in Europe and intensified the discussion over whether the European Central Bank will raise interest rates again in the coming months
US Treasury Yields Steady as Dovish Data Meets Gulf Supply Risks
US government bond yields remain in a narrow range as softer economic data reduces expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, while ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf keep energy prices and inflation risks elevated
World Coins in Everyday Change Reveal Global Histories
Coins from Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and Germany found in loose change offer a tangible link to global histories, political shifts, and cultural identities, highlighting how everyday money connects us to distant places and past events
German Bond Yields Steady as Energy Tensions Offset US Disinflation
German government bond yields diverged this week as energy market disruptions and persistent inflation in Germany clashed with easing global rate expectations, leaving investors weighing risks across the yield curve
Pound Sterling Extends Summer Gains Against Euro as Risks Linger
The British pound has regained ground against the euro, with the GBP/EUR rate climbing back above key levels. Market calm and higher energy prices are supporting Sterling, but September's political calendar could bring renewed volatility.
Pound Holds Key Level Against Euro as UK GDP Data Looms
The Pound's recent decline against the Euro has paused above a crucial support, with Thursday's UK GDP figures set to test whether the currency can maintain its footing or face renewed pressure
Deutsche Bank to Clear Renminbi Payments Directly in Europe
China has appointed Deutsche Bank as the first European renminbi clearing bank, giving European businesses and financial institutions direct access to China's onshore payment and settlement systems for cross-border transactions
Tracing the Origins of Coin Collecting and Early Dealers
Explore the documented beginnings of coin collecting, from ancient rulers and Renaissance scholars to the first professional coin dealers in the United States, and see how the hobby evolved into a global pursuit
Atlas Numismatics Adds 390 Rare Coins and Medals to Global Inventory
Atlas Numismatics has expanded its fixed-price list with 390 new coins, medals, and tokens, spanning over 2,000 years of monetary history and including rare gold, silver, and platinum pieces from Europe and the Americas
Pound Sterling Weakens as Yield Spreads Narrow Against Euro and Dollar
Pound Sterling has lost ground against both the Euro and US Dollar as key bond yield spreads narrow, with global market shifts and oil prices driving the move in the absence of major UK economic news