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Layoffs: Companies copy others 'in almost blind imitation', says professor

Layoffs: Companies copy others ‘in almost blind imitation’, says professor

Evercore ISI Managing Director Mark Mahaney reveals which stocks could outperform if the US economy is hit by a recession on “Varney & Co.” The number of companies implementing layoffs is growing, with most citing tough economic conditions and recession fears as the driver. Even with high borrowing rates and persistent inflation, Jeffrey Pfeffer, a …

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Currency swap debt is an $80 trillion global regulator, says 'blind spot'

Currency swap debt is an $80 trillion global regulator, says ‘blind spot’

LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Pension funds and other “non-bank” financial firms hold more than $80 trillion in hidden off-balance sheet dollar debt in foreign exchange swaps, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said. ). The BIS, dubbed the central bank of central banks around the world, also said in its latest quarterly report that …

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