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Sofia Alvarez

FX & Central Banks Editor

Sofia Alvarez has spent 10 years reporting on currency markets and monetary policy, with a focus on Federal Reserve, ECB, and emerging-market central bank decisions. She holds a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics and previously worked as a macro analyst at a foreign exchange desk. Her coverage explains how policy shifts and rate decisions move currency and bond markets.

Covers:
  • forex
  • central-banks
  • macro
Latest by Sofia Alvarez
BMW Q2 Deliveries Fall 4.9% as China Sales Plunge 30%

BMW Q2 Deliveries Fall 4.9% as China Sales Plunge 30%

Jul 10, 2026

The German automaker's second-quarter global sales were hit by a significant downturn in the Chinese market, which offset strong growth in the U.S. and Europe. The results reflect broader challenges for German luxury brands facing intense competition in the region.