Articles
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Britain’s innovators should keep their tax breaks
There were not many things Gordon Brown got right in his 13 years in government. But one thing he can claim credit for is the entrepreneurs’ rate of capital-gains tax (CGT).
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Time to buy Britain
This time last year, Britain looked virtually ungovernable. Theresa May had just survived a ‘no confidence’ vote in the House of Commons, but her days as Prime Minister were numbered.
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UK Election looms
As the UK prepares for its general election on Thursday, a Conservative majority government is likely to deliver the next stage in the Brexit process, potentially setting the stage for higher growth. Sterling has strengthened on that expectation.
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Hong Kong protests are an urgent warning to Beijing
The protests that have shaken Hong Kong will not threaten China’s grip on power. But the country’s leaders will need to learn the right lessons to head off bigger problems in the future.
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Preparing for Trump’s re-election
What can we expect if Donald Trump wins again in 2020? Here are three big changes that look likely.
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Turkey’s stocks : undoubtedly cheap
US president Donald Trump recently vowed that “I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy.
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Labour’s tax plans need attention
As a UK general election must surely be approaching, Labour’s plan to abolish ‘non domicile’ status is not getting the attention it deserves.
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UK property becoming more affordable
UK house prices are set to tread water while incomes rise, making property more affordable.
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Brexit Breakthrough?
EU and UK negotiators have agreed on the draft text for a revised withdrawal agreement.
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Portugal : A Euro Success Story facing political challenge
Portugal is often described as somewhat of a success story in the Euro zone after embarking on deep austerity measures in the wake of the sovereign debt crisis. It has enjoyed growth rates above the region’s average for the last two years.
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Oil price surge after Saudi oil facilities attacked
On Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure was attacked.
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China toughening out trade tensions
It’s now clear that Donald Trump’s ill-advised gambit of tariffs and bombast is hurting both the US and China. Yet a president who must face the voters next year is in a much worse position to withstand the pain than a tightly-controlled one-party state.
