Articles
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Egypt’s President is creating enemies
The Egyptian courts are complicated. A month ago today, police unexpectedly arrested Gamal and Alaa Mubarak, the sons of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s deposed dictator.
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An end to the bull market?
There was a sea of red yesterday on Wall Street, with all major US equity market indexes closing down over 3%. Is the bull market resetting or ending?
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Turkey’s crisis could have huge repercussions
Turkey is not a significant player in the global economy but, if it reneges on its debt, there could be huge repercussions for the rest of us.
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No deal, no pension?
A ‘no-deal’ Brexit could result in tens of thousands of expat Britons being denied access to their pensions.
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Change brings opportunity in the Gulf
It is always fun being in Dubai - reminding me how much can be achieved, and quickly, when a country is committed to change. Something that is possible in the Gulf, but would be challenging in many other regions.
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Build-to-Rent investors are snapping up London flats
In the three months to June, as many as 40% of new-build houses sold in London went to “build-to-rent” investors, rather than individual buyers. This is more evidence, should you need it, that the housing market slowdown is continuing to hit the London market hard.
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Things are getting ugly in Turkey…
It’s really great to arrive in Turkey today for a break of almost three weeks, with my family. It is one of my favourite countries and I look forward to exploring new areas and, as a visitor, will benefit from the collapsing currency.
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Middle East becoming a new region in the investment landscape
Only a few years ago, the Middle East occupied practically a blank spot on the map of international investors. Due to the abundance of petrodollars, most governments and companies in the region were simply not in need of funding from foreign sources.
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Brexit is heating up
The Prime Minister seems to have broken the deadlock at home with the cabinet agreement on the direction of Brexit. It hasn't been cost free as two cabinet ministers, two further ministers and two Vice-Chairs have resigned from government.
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Merkel on the brink?
Angela Merkel and Horst Seehofer, the Interior Minister, will meet today at 5pm Berlin time today. The meeting could determine whether the governing coalition will stay in place – or fall apart.
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UK house prices continue to slow, whilst London continues to fall
The consensus outlook for UK house price growth in 2018 and 2019 is about 2-3% per year. Growth has been slowing in recent years, and rose 4.
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US interest rates move higher
Yesterday, the Fed raised its target interest rate band, in line with market expectations, from 1.75% to 2%.
