Market Date: 17-05-2012
The Economy
How JPMorgan Lost $17.5 Billion
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) lost $17.5 billion this week. It all springs from a bad trade that’s still going bad — to the tune of $2 billion and potentially $3 billion. But then there’s the 9.3% plunge in JPMorgan’s market capitalization — adding another $14.5 b
The Arab Uprisings and the International Oil Markets
The Arab Uprisings and the International Oil Markets
Is Nigerian an oil-rich nation? What is its relevance in the global energy market?
Is Nigerian an oil-rich nation? What is its relevance in the global energy market?
Launch an Energy Fund now to address the end of the oil age!
Launch an Energy Fund now to address the end of the oil age!
The Economics of the Arab Spring
In trying to understand the complex causes of this year’s wave of unrest across the Arab world, people sometimes ask whether the real drivers were economic, rather than political. After all, food prices have been rising sharply: in January this year, when
Economy: Recasting Lagos in Parisian Elegance
As we rode from Ikoyi towards 3rd Mainland Bridge, a friend remarked that this area looks like Washington, DC. Yes, it looks like the area outside of Washington, DC, leading into Crystal City, Virginia.
Shares as collateral: a question of value
Banks' lending business is usually strongly linked to collateral established to secure counterparties' obligations. Recent volatility in the economic climate has triggered a large number of margin calls and highlighted certain factors that should be taken
Problems in World Economy: Untying the Gordian Knot
Problems in World Economy: Untying the Gordian Knot
Five Reasons for the Stock Market Crash and Zero Interest Rate
Five Reasons for the Stock Market Crash and Zero Interest Rate
After The Long Haul, Three Rescued Lenders Are Nationalized
After The Long Haul, Three Rescued Lenders Are Nationalized
New e-money regulatory law enters into force in Germany
New e-money regulatory law enters into force in Germany
MPR Hike: Failure of CBN Monetary Policy Framework
MPR Hike: Failure of CBN Monetary Policy Framework
America's Debt & Deficit Problems, The Euro Relief & Unlocking Nigeria
America's Debt & Deficit Problems, The Euro Relief & Unlocking Nigeria
Nigerian Banks Half-Year 2011 Appraisal: An Analyst Viewpoint
Nigerian Banks Half-Year 2011 Appraisal: An Analyst Viewpoint
The CBN, Islamic Banking, The Law and Appropriate Regulation of Non-Interest Financial Institutions in Nigeria
The CBN, Islamic Banking, The Law and Appropriate Regulation of Non-Interest Financial Institutions in Nigeria
Nigerian banking reform: Recent actions and future prospects
Nigerian banking reform: Recent actions and future prospects
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