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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
Prime Medicine Stock Surges After Favorable Arbitration Ruling

Prime Medicine Stock Surges After Favorable Arbitration Ruling

Jul 8, 2026

Shares of Prime Medicine rose sharply after the company announced a favorable binding arbitration ruling in a dispute with Beam Therapeutics over a key gene editing therapy. The decision resolves a significant legal uncertainty and clears the path for the drug's clinical development.

Serbian President Vucic Cautions Against Expecting Swift EU Membership

Serbian President Vucic Cautions Against Expecting Swift EU Membership

Jul 8, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed skepticism about a rapid expansion of the European Union, stating that aspiring members should not expect to join the bloc in the near future. The remarks were made at a conference of EU candidate countries, where Ukraine's representative advocated for an accelerated accession process.