US will not deflate, Fed implies. And that gives it cause for saying that the recession is easing. Is it? What do you think? Your Vote Counts: click here to vote on the Fed's view - and post your comments.
Economies: despite talking up, markets are still in turmoil
The Governor of the Bank of England this week spoke out of turn: whilst politicians are busy grasping at any hint of good news and proclaiming it a "green shoot," the Bank stepped in with a reality check.
Economies: Markets agree - down we go.
The markets were almost united yesterday. In recent months, business and markets news reporters have been over-excitable when a market moves up even half a percent. This morning, they will still finding positive news. But the markets don't agree...
Economies: whilst Rome burns....
As the world slumped into recession central banks and governments widely tried to deny it was happening: the reason is that if people think there is a recession, there will be a recession. But now governments are telling us that the recession is...
Economies: another roller-coaster week for markets
"Every day in every way....," "I must must must repair this bust.....," "if the cap fits....." Is there no end to t...
Economies: markets since August 2008
A reader saw the graph showing the share price movements on Monday 2nd March 2009 and wondered what they would look like over a longer period dur...
Economies: Markets 2 March 2009
Economies: Schwarzenegger learns policy from Mugabe
California is, once again, on the verge of insolvency. So much so that it dare not write out any cheques. So it's "borrowed" an idea fr...
Economies: India's coincidental market
Some believe that there is no such thing as coincidence. In India, great store is placed on "signs" of one sort or another. So were...
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