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As Franc Climbs, Investors Scramble.

Authors :
Albanese, Chiara
Martin, Katie
Cramer, Lucy
Fletcher, Laurence
Glynn, James
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 1/16/2015, Vol. 265 Issue 13, pC1-C2. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses repercussions on January 15, 2015 from the Swiss National Bank's decision to end its cap on the Swiss franc's exchange rate with the euro. Foreign exchange broker FXCM Inc. said ensuing volatility in currency markets had produced for it a negative equity balance of $225 million. Currency trading firm Global Brokers NZ Ltd. said it would shut down due to an inability to meet capital requirements.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
265
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
100431041