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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
OpenAI Retracts Recommendation for SWE-Bench Pro Coding Benchmark

OpenAI Retracts Recommendation for SWE-Bench Pro Coding Benchmark

Jul 8, 2026

OpenAI has withdrawn its endorsement of the SWE-Bench Pro benchmark for evaluating AI coding capabilities, citing an internal audit that found design flaws in approximately 30% of its tasks. The company warns these issues can distort the true performance of AI models.

Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales Data to Be Released Thursday

Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales Data to Be Released Thursday

Jul 8, 2026

Investors are awaiting key economic reports on Thursday, including weekly jobless claims and existing home sales, for insights into the labor and housing markets. Remarks from Federal Reserve officials are also anticipated, which could offer clues on monetary policy.

Trump States He Does Not Expect Renewed Conflict with Iran

Trump States He Does Not Expect Renewed Conflict with Iran

Jul 8, 2026

Speaking after a NATO summit in Ankara, former U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe a full-fledged conflict with Iran will resume following recent military exchanges. Trump asserted that any future incidents would be resolved "very quickly."

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts Prices IPO at €46 Per Share

SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts Prices IPO at €46 Per Share

Jul 8, 2026

The German developer of mobile mast systems for military applications has set its final IPO offer price, resulting in a total placement volume of €129.6 million. The company's market capitalization is expected to be approximately €259.9 million upon listing.