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‘Political agenda is influencing financial markets’

International Finance DeskMarch 18, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 18, 2016

Pioneer Investment’s Head of Global Asset Allocation Research Monica Defend on the economic outlook post Brexit What are, in your view, the implications of Brexit on the global economy? We believe that the Brexit outcome is a global shock, with implications for the global and regional economic outlook that will be channelled mainly through four...

Economy

Will falling oil prices drive global economy into a crisis?

International Finance DeskFebruary 8, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 8, 2016

An analysis by the Corporates & Markets division of Commerzbank AG February 8, 2016: If the oil price slumps, the stock prices plunge: Cheaper oil is clearly now regarded as negative, unlike in earlier times. We assess whether the economic correlations have really changed. Our analysis shows that a falling oil price is not always an...

Economy

Dim outlook for Europe in 2016

International Finance DeskFebruary 2, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 2, 2016

Challenging political landscape, persistent high unemployment and a weak euro are a few of the challenges Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya February 2, 2016: Europe had been in the news in 2015, not every time for the right reasons though. Grexit, the Volkswagen scandal, migration crisis, Paris attacks were some of the low points which made economists...

Economy

China: Going with the wind

International Finance DeskJanuary 11, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 11, 2016

There are economic factors behind Asian giant’s interest in wind energy Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya January 11, 2016: China has begun a new journey. The journey towards a greener future. And it is not surprising given the fact that the country emits 23.42% of global CO2 emissions as per a report by GermanWatch, a non-profit organisation...

Economy

What to expect in 2017

International Finance DeskJanuary 2, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 2, 2016

OMFIF believes Trump’s ‘wayward behaviour and rhetoric’ will exacerbate the damage in geopolitics and economics IFM Correspondent January 2, 2017: The year 2016 was filled with action. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), a research firm, expects 2017 to be along the same lines. Many lines of political and economic risk intersect the...

Finance Wealth Management

European SMEs’ struggle to raise equity capital

International Finance DeskNovember 5, 2015

by International Finance DeskNovember 5, 2015

There is general lack of awareness about the various sources of funding Rick Watson November 5, 2015: Small and medium-sized European businesses find it hard to raise capital, especially during their development phase. This column compares the situation in the US and Europe and suggests that many SMEs in Europe still face significant difficulties in...

Economy

Uncertainty of election makes pound jittery

International Finance DeskApril 17, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 17, 2015

On April 10, the pound fell to a five-year low against the dollar Tim Evershed April 17, 2015: Uncertainty surrounding the result of next month’s UK general election is sending the sterling on a rollercoaster against the dollar. On April 10, the pound fell to a five-year low against the dollar as election jitters combined...

Economy

Zaiwalla & Co welcomes Iran’s nuclear deal

International Finance DeskApril 8, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 8, 2015

The solicitor gives thumbs up to the framework agreement reached with the P5+1 countries April 8, 2015: Zaiwalla & Co, the solicitors who overturned both the United Kingdom’s and European Union’s sanctions against Iranian banks, welcomed the framework agreement which has been reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran relating to Iran’s nuclear programme. This...

Economy

Russia seeks a bite of Latin America

International Finance DeskApril 2, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 2, 2015

Renewing and strengthening ties in a bid to alleviate food shortages back home Kamilia Lahrichi April 2, 2015: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov courted Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia and Guatemala during a four-day visit to South America in March 2015 to boost bilateral trade, as food shortage is hitting his country hard. Last year, Moscow banned...

Banking

Bank robberies down, attacks on ATMs up

International Finance DeskMarch 2, 2015

by International Finance DeskMarch 2, 2015

But, the greater threat is posed by developments in technology Peter Taberner March 2, 2015: Research by the European Banking Federation (EBF) has revealed that there continues to be a decline in bank robberies. According to the 22nd edition of their bank robberies report, there were 2,347 heists in 2013. These took place in the...