Dollar holds advantage on economic optimism, euro looks vulnerable The dollar traded near multi-month highs against most major currencies on Friday, supported by a wave of optimism due to improving US economic data, the rollout of coronavirus vaccines, and rising Treasury yields. The euro was in focus ahead of data on German business sentiment…
This article was originally published on 6 May. As lockdowns start to be lifted, Professor of Biology Erin Bromage explains how infectious diseases spread. He assesses the risk of catching coronavirus in a variety of settings, including events like weddings and birthday parties. The risk of catching diseases outdoors is relatively low, he concludes. It…
Looking for examples of true leadership in a crisis? From Iceland to Taiwan and from Germany to New Zealand, women are stepping up to show the world how to manage a messy patch for our human family. Add in Finland, Iceland and Denmark, and this pandemic is revealing that women have what it takes when…
A rebound in infections in Hong Kong and Singapore confirms that the epidemic is far from over in Asia. finews.asia speaks exclusively to Credit Suisse’s Francois Monnet on facing the pandemic. Francois Monnet, few, if any, CEOs could have planned for the disruption to business that has been caused by Covid-19. What is your read of the…
CEOs work from home just like you and me: they work from the kitchen table, listen to «The Who» on coffee breaks, and enjoy take-out pizza sometimes. finews asked around. Thomas Gottstein, Credit Suisse CEO: «The phone is my most important work tool now. I’m talking to our employees, clients, and political representatives as well as other…
State of global markets: • These are unprecedented times – haven’t seen anything like this in my 44 years in finance. • This is not a financial crisis. Dependency on central banks to moderate the problem can only achieve limited results. • We are seeing central banks become very aggressive, taking on responsibility of stabilizing…
Coronavirus is spurring remote hiring. Here’s how to nail your job interview from afar. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip economies across the globe, few industries have been left untouched by the fallout, and that’s having huge implications not only for the workforce but also the recruitment process. Some companies have moved to freeze…
