Articles
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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.
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An oil price recovery?
A few weeks ago the oil price was said to be heading down to $20 a barrel, or even less. The glut of oil was increasing as Iran re-joined the global economy and Saudi Arabia kept pumping furiously.
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Deflation makes Japan a buy
Lex in the Financial Times recently reported that “If China wants a lesson in how to shock markets without upsetting them, it could look to its neighbour.
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London’s falling property market
Unlike much of the rest of the UK, house prices in London have risen sharply in recent years, and surpassed their pre-2008 peaks. This started in the “super-prime” areas of central and west London.
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India’s auspicious outlook
When India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, came to power in May 2014, his victory propelled the stock-market to a new record. But now his honeymoon is well and truly over.
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UK’s banks are suffering
Two of Britain’s lenders with big global footprints both announced disappointing results last week.
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Brexit campaign launched
After a period of long and, at times, tense negotiations, David Cameron has secured a deal with the European Union about the terms of the UK membership.
