The Euro Zone has Raised Interest Rates for the First Time in 11 years. Is this a Sign of Bad Things Getting Worse?

The Euro Zone has Raised Interest Rates for the First Time in 11 years. Is this a Sign of Bad Things Getting Worse?

In a more significant than expected action intended to combat inflation throughout the Eurozone, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a hike in interest rates for the first time in more than ten years. The increase will become effective on July 27. Ironically, Mario Draghi resigned from his position as prime minister of Italy on…

The SWIFT Banking System

The SWIFT Banking System

On June 14, the European Union cut off Russia’s largest bank(Sberbank), Credit Bank of Moscow, and Russian Agricultural Bank from the SWIFT banking system as part of the sixth set of sanctions against Russia over its aggression against Ukraine. This move by the EU is an attempt to isolate Russia further financially and put pressure…