Articles
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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.
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Time to buy emerging markets
After a decade of disappointing returns, could we be due a rally in emerging markets?
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The failing state of South Africa
I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting South Africa this week, meeting by son after he spent five months volunteering in Johannesburg, before travelling around a bit of the country. My last visit was 21 years ago.