Bitcoin and Market Turmoil: IMF Report Warns of Shocks and Volatility
In a special report published today, the International Monetary Funds warns policy makers to prepare for investment outflows - and possible "runs" - amidst increased risks of fund asset sell-offs induced by the ending of quantitative easing. The report anticipates market volatility and low liquidity in the shadow banking system, with concern for the emerging market economies to which many mutual funds are heavily exposed. Geopolitical risk is alluded to but not discussed in the three part report. IMF Report: Risks of Derailment. Six years after the start of the crisis, the global economic....
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The Bitcoin price has made an easy turn off the bottom of the advancing wave and is proceeding higher amidst optimistic trade today. An IMF special report, entitled the "Global Financial Stability Report", was published today and warns of potential shocks and increased volatility in global markets. Links to Sections: IMF Warning: Low Liquidity and Volatility. Global Economy. Bitcoin Price Analysis. Comments. IMF Warning: Low Liquidity and Volatility. The extended period of monetary accommodation and the accompanying search for yield are leading to credit mispricing and asset price....
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs’ president and chief operating officer has warned of unprecedented economic shocks and tougher times ahead. His statement echoes JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s warning that a “hurricane” is coming our way.
Goldman Sachs President’s Warning About the U.S. Economy
Goldman Sachs President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron shared his outlook for the U.S. economy at a banking conference Thursday.
Commenting on current economic conditions, he said: “This is among — if not the most....
Bitcoin traders should get used to facing more shocks from Treasury markets even as the cryptocurrency goes through a strong rebound phase.
A piece of excerpt allegedly taken from a JPMorgan & Chase’s report is warning its clients about a potential “liquidity shock” in the Bitcoin market. The extract praises the cryptocurrency industry for improving its on-screen liquidity better than traditional asset classes on a relative basis. Nevertheless, it simultaneously warns about how most such liquidity provisions […]
Unprecedented times with unwinding credit are increasing market volatility. Bitcoin will eventually benefit, but it won’t be smooth sailing.