Articles
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Spain after Brexit
Whilst it is usually a joy to be in Madrid on a July afternoon, my meetings with financial professionals today have been dominated with worries about the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and how it will affect Spain.
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US shrugs off Brexit
The US market was shocked by Brexit. US companies get about 13% of their revenues from continental Europe.
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Buy To Let’s worrying outlook
Buying a property to rent out has long been a popular investment for both Britons as well as foreign investments, wanting to benefit from rises in the UK’s property market.
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Life after Brexit
Following Thursday’s clear win for the ‘Leave’ campaign in the UK’s referendum on the European Union, Britain is adjusting to its future.
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Two days to go : UK decides on its European future
Investment markets are see-sawing in the final stretches of the EU referendum campaign, but investors will be wondering whether there will be any respite once the voting is over.
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It’s got to be summer : France is on strike.
This week, I took my family to a holiday in Brittany, France, meaning we could evidence at first hand the current disputes and the dysfunctional nature of France’s economy.
Fuel is running low.
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Greece braced for more austerity
It’s been almost a year since I was last in Athens, but life continues as before. I was unable to travel from the airport on the metro since it is on strike, together with trains, trams and buses.
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Germany’s economic mirage
Most commentators are optimistic on the prospects for growth in the European equity markets. Company earnings are growing and monetary easing aids the chances of a continued recovery.
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London property price fall
In March, we reported that London’s property market may finally be cooling. Latest figures now confirm that to be the case.
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Portugal : Beyond austerity
It is always a pleasure to be in Portugal. Particularly yesterday, watching Lisbon’s residents celebrate National Freedom Day.
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Brexit : Official campaign launched
Last Friday saw the start of the official 10-week campaign leading to the 23rd June referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Markets will be reactive to swings in the campaign, which can also be influenced by other global events.
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Myanmar’s stock market : open for business
In December, I wrote about Myanmar’s economic potential. The first few months of this year have already seen significant developments to help it realize its true potential.
