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Focuses on the money market problems experienced by the United States Federal Reserve Board Open Market Committee. Questions on whether the US federal government will raise interest rates; Federal Reserve Governor Alan Blinder's suggestion to the US government to buy bonds and expand bank reserves when the economy is weak, and sell bonds and shrink reserves when the economy is strong.

Focuses on money-market mutual fund assets in the United States. Statistics.

The article states that the U.S. government agency the Treasury Department indicated in early November 2015 that it may begin sales of two-month securities as a result of global demand for government debt. According to the article, money managers and analysts believed that such bills would be popular with U.S. money-market funds. The article presents comments from financial services firm J.P. Morgan Asset Management money-market-fund manager Frank Gutierrez.

The article states that an influx of cash in U.S. money markets as of late October 2015 threatened to undermine the control of short-term interest rates by the U.S. central bank the Federal Reserve (Fed) and emphasized the complexity facing the Fed in potentially raising interest rates in 2015. According to the article, the Fed's benchmark federal-funds effective rate fell to 0.07 percent on September 30, 2015. The article presents comments from Federal Reserve Bank of New York president William Dudley.

The article discusses inflows of Chinese yuan into China's financial system as a result of efforts by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to diminish money flows from foreign speculators. The PBOC's actions have weakened the yuan. In consequence investors have been buying U.S. dollars and selling yuan, which have entered China's money markets and caused a decline in short-term interest rates.

The article discusses stricter rules for money-market funds proposed by the European Commission (EC) on September 4, 2013. Under the EC's proposal funds would have to either maintain a set capital buffer or value their assets daily, in addition to meeting new maturity requirements for liquid assets. U.S. fund managers including BlackRock Inc. that manage funds in Europe would be subject to the rules.

The article cites data released by Westborough, Massachusetts, financial research firm iMoneyNet in 2012 to state that eight of the 20 money funds with the most exposure to Europe increased their euro-zone holdings between August 2011 and May 31, 2012. According to the article, managers of those funds included financial firms BlackRock Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group inc.

The article discusses a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plan concerning the U.S. money-market mutual-fund industry in 2012 and internal opposition to the plan. According to the article, SEC chairman Mary Schapiro and SEC commissioner Luis Aguilar differ on regulations that allegedly attempt to avoid situations such as the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The article offers comments from Schapiro and Aguilar.

The article discusses a shortage of U.S. Treasury securities in the overnight repurchase market. Rules implemented by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory-reform law have made it too expensive for some banks to participate in the market, thus reducing the availability of Treasuries. The U.S. Federal Reserve's purchases of Treasuries have also diminished supply.

The article discusses rising levels of risk at some money-market funds. A paucity of short-term securities that funds are required to keep at least 30% of their assets in has resulted in funds having significant exposure to the financial sector. Some funds are accepting a greater variety of assets as collateral for the repurchase agreements they invest in.

This article reports that the value of the Japanese yen is dropping as against the dollar and the euro after a long period of strength. The decrease in value will help Japanese exporters and will help Tokyo stocks. Japanese politicians and exporters believe the drop in value will help to make Japanese products more competitive in the global economy.

The article discusses rules issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could force money-market funds to reduce the interest they pay to investors. Funds will be required to hold a greater fraction of liquid, low-risk assets than previously. The SEC hopes to avoid a situation similar to a 2008 crisis that struck the Reserve Primary Fund.

The article discusses issues related to the money-market fund industry that have gained prominence since the collapse of the Reserve Primary Fund in September, 2008. Topics discussed include U.S. government assistance to and oversight of money-market funds, U.S. Treasury debt, investments made by money-market funds, and alternatives available to investors.

The article reports that the emergency bailout program for money market funds created in September, 2008 by the U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board has proven to be successful. The Treasury insured assets held by the funds, while the Board purchased commercial paper held by them. In February, 2009, fund assets have increased to a record of nearly $4 trillion. The program may turn a profit for the government.

The article discusses an ongoing global financial crisis. On October 6, 2008 stock exchanges around the world experienced substantial declines as fears grew that the crisis could surpass regulators' capacity to respond. Hans Lorenzen of Citigroup Inc. notes that coordinated measures by several nations are needed to restore trust in money markets.

The article discusses deteriorating conditions in short-term money markets. For the week of September 24, 2008, the market for commercial paper suffered its largest contraction since August, 2007, and the week prior also showed a substantial decline. Short-term interest rates for corporate borrowing have been increasing.

The article discusses large-scale redemptions from money-market funds. According to Crane Data LLC, over $100 billion was withdrawn during September 15-17, 2008. Redemptions have increased substantially since the Reserve Primary Fund disclosed its net asset value had fallen below $1 per share, owing to investments it had in securities from the bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

The article discusses the safety of money market funds. Although investors in the Reserve Primary Fund sustained losses, many view that as an anomaly. Several fund companies including Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab Corp. have sought to assure investors that they hold no securities issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. or American International Group.

The article reports that the net asset value of the money-market fund Reserve Primary Fund fell below $1 per share. The firm attributed the development to securities it owns issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The net asset value of a money market fund has not fallen below $1 since 1994 when Orange County, California declared bankruptcy.

The article examines the growing issue of investors taking part in currency trading, which is betting on the price of money itself. The article explains that the practice used to be connected to global banks, multinationals and other big financiers, but as new technology begins to emerge it is allowing smaller investors to take part in it as well. Many of those participating in currency trading are legitimate, but those looking to trick people are also becoming involved.

The article discusses consumer-price data and bond markets. Some economists claim that the numbers indicate a long-term inflationary trend. The author states that bond investments have shown resilience to the U.S. Federal Reserve's mention of rate increases. A chart illustrating yield comparisons is included.

Focuses on the world's petroleum producing countries and how they are spending the profits being made as a result of soaring oil prices. Indication that oil exporters are saving far more of their profits than they did in past energy booms; How money in the financial markets are fueling American spending and the United States economy; Comments from David Robinson, deputy head of research at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), regarding the impact and clout of oil exporters on international finance; How oil exporters spent their gains during the 1970's oil boom.

Assesses the decision of the Chinese government to allow its currency, the yuan, to free float on the foreign exchange market. What money traders will be watching for following the Chinese government's decision; Comments from Adnan Akant, a currency specialist at Fisher Francis Trees & Watts, suggesting it is difficult to accurately assess the repercussions of the revaluation of the yuan; Impact of the yuan revaluation on several national currencies in the foreign exchange market last week; Discussion of the American trade deficit and how it relates to currency revaluation.

Analyzes the decision of the Chinese government to let its currency, the yuan, float against the American dollar and assesses its impact. Short-run and long-run implications of China's currency-management; How China's decision impacted the stock markets; Review of how United States investment sectors could be affected by the yuan; Treasury bonds; Housing market; Dividends; Importers; Exporters and multinationals. INSET: Yuan for Dummies.

Discusses the bond market and how investors are taking risks by investing in local-currency government bonds. Benefits of this type of investment; Concerns about emerging-market currencies; Popularity of local debt; Analysis of the economy in the United States.

Focuses on the popularity of money funds among investors in the United States. Discussion of the yield on money-market mutual funds according to researcher iMoneyNet Incorporated; Claim that the rise of the federal-funds rate will initiate yields that will interest individual investors in money funds; Popularity of the PayPal Money Market Fund and the Scudder Money Market Series; Relationship between money-fund yields and the inflation rate.

Reports on the market activity of Wednesday in the United States. American dollar which rallied for the fifth straight day which was fueled by speculation that the Federal Reserve could step up the pace in raising interest rates; Stocks which reacted less positively to the prospect; Dow Jones Industrial Average which closed down 14.49 points on the day; Minuscule gains which were made by the Nasdaq Composite Index and the Standard & Poor's 500; Commodities which were notably weaker for the day; Treasury-bond prices which closed higher on the day.

Reports that the markets might be in for more uncertainty as the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates again. A report from ISI Group which thinks that the markets may be due for a crisis; Others who be to differ with the assessment; Concerns that the record US trade deficit would trigger a further decline in the dollar's value; Concerns that developing countries could be vulnerable if investors stop sending their money abroad; Concerns for the financially strapped airline and auto industries; Suggestion of other areas that might react such as corporate bonds, housing markets, and financial stocks; Recap of Friday's market activity which showed the Nasdaq at a new low for the year while the Dow Jones mounted a late-stage comeback.

The article suggests the accuracy of money funds as indicator of market risk and investor risk tolerance, or serve as a proxy for market credit risk, according to a study conducted by finance professors Hsin-Hui Chiu and Lu Zhu.

The article offers information on how money-changers, bankers and wealth managers in Hong Kong, China are benefiting from China's devaluation of its currency, its slowing economy and its failing stock market, with them trying to meet the tremendous increase in demand by investors for its foreign-currency-denominated products.

This section offers news briefs on the money market in the U.S., including data which show that despite the stock market turmoil in the last week of August 2015, about 34.9 billion U.S. dollars in U.S.-targeted deals were announced during the month, a report which shows that hedge funds have been more bearish amid market turmoil, and stock investment company Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. lowering its year-end target for the stock market index Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500).

Corrections to articles published in previous issues are presented including French cable executive officer Patrick Drahi, Greece's earlier proposal to address the demands of creditors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to force money-market funds to switch to a floating net-asset value.

News briefs related to banks are presented for June 28, 2013 on topics such as the strategic expansion of French bank BNP Paribas SA into Germany, increases in U.S. mortgage rates due to possible economic stimulus policy changes by the Federal Reserve, and increases in U.S. money market funds.

The article discusses a February 12, 2013 letter sent by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) which indicated that leaders from all U.S. regional Federal Reserve banks support a reform to the money-market industry.

The article reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Luis Aguilar has said that he will not oppose reform of the U.S. money-market fund industry despite his former opposition to a 2012 reform plan from the SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro.

The article offers financial news briefs as of December 7, 2012 on topics including the British banking services company Standard Chartered PLC's settlement with the U.S. for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran, the rising of U.S. mortgage rates and the rising of assets in money-market funds.

The article discusses how assets in money-market funds increased by $8.04 billion, how the growth was buoyed by rises in institutional funds and minor retail fund growth, and how total funds at the end of the week were $2.578 trillion as of September 14, 2012.

The article discusses remarks made by U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke at an April 9, 2012, conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in Stone Mountain, Georgia, concerning safeguards in the money-market industry.

The article discusses the advantages including higher yields of investing in money-market accounts managed by banks rather than money-market funds from investment companies.

The article offers brief information on global financial markets. The article states that U.S. private equity firm KKE & Co. posted a 74 percent decline in the fourth quarter of 2011. According to the article, assets in money-market funds fell by $820 million during the first week of February 2012. The article also states that CBOE Holdings Inc. posted a slight profit during the last quarter of 2011.

The article discusses money flows and asset levels for various categories of money-market funds for the week ended January 11, 2012.

The article comments on the potential economic risks associated with the continuous dominance of yen in the global currency market in November 2011.

This article assesses the position of the smart money market on the effort to save the euro from collapse.

The article reports on the decision of money managers and investors not to actively participate in the market, despite analysis of strategists from Credit Suisse, RBC, RBS and others that the U.S. Federal Reserve would implement another monetary easing.

The article reports on the increase in the assets in money-market funds by 6.87 billion U.S. dollars in the U.S. in September 2011.

The article reports on the drop in assets in money-market funds in the week that ended on August 24, 2011, which is valued at 2.1 billion U.S. dollars.

This section offers news briefs related to the performance of the international money market and economy from August 15 to 19, 2011. The U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average index has lost 4.01 per cent or 451.37 points during the week. The U.S. Federal Reserve might be forced to help enhance the country's economic state due to underlying commodity price pressures. The management of the Bank of America has announced the layoffs of 3,500 in the third quarter of the year.

The author comments on the fluctuations of the money market in France, worrying investors.

The article reports that the plan of the European Central Bank to offer financial assistance to euro zone countries like Spain and Italy has enhanced the confidence of investors and reduced contagion risks in the European money market in August 2011.

The article discusses the trends in the U.S. money and stock markets from August 1 to 5, 2011. The performance of the Asian markets have increased during the early trading time on the first day of the month. The Swiss National Bank reduced the interest rates of its stocks to nearly zero and pledged to invest billions of francs into its markets to deal with the uneasy finance situation in Europe on August 3.