Articles
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Globalisation is not over yet
In the early 2010s, the British Prime minister, David Cameron, was fond of speaking about the “global race” for prosperity.
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Japan is back in fashion
Not since the Berlin Wall fell has the Nikkei been this high. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has finally surpassed its December 1989 record peak, breaking through the 39,000-point barrier.
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Red Sea crisis will lead to price rises
Every so often, we a disconnect between central banks’ statements and reality.
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Inflated concerns
As western governments mull the persistent nature of global inflation, they will be looking at the turmoil in the Middle East with furrowed brows.
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Dubai’s growth continues apace
It is always a privilege to visit Dubai. The city continues to change and develop like no other.
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How long can Russia’s boom continue?
Two years ago, the West expected sanctions, together with the draining effects of the Ukraine war, to lead to collapse in Russia.
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Poland : Under new management
Last autumn, after eight years in power, Poland’s Conservative government relinquished power and handed over to a centrist coalition.
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China’s decade of buying influence
It is 10 years since China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, designed to buy influence by the construction of foreign infrastructure.
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Global property prices falling
Each year UBS (The Union Bank of Switzerland) carries out its Global Real Estate Bubble Index.
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War in Middle East
Israel needs to carefully judge its response to the terrorist outrage, whilst the West must end its relaxed approach to the plight of the Palestinians.
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Too early to celebrate
Falling inflation and stabilising interest rates is good news. But it is too early to hail a soft landing.
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Britain must pivot towards Asia
When the UK’s Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, formally signed Britain up to the CPTPP Indo-Pacific trade bloc early in the summer, it was the biggest shift in trade policy in a generation.