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Tough Decisions To Make In Europe, As Everywhere Else

Aug 01 2008

Inflation rose to a 16-year high in July in Europe, and unemployment increased for the first time in three years.


Rudi On Thursday

Jul 30 2008

Weekly musings by your editor. Why do we so often forget to pay attention to the wider context?


If Oz Rates Come Down, So Too Will The Aussie Dollar

Jul 29 2008

According to GaveKal the Aussie dollar’s strength has been due to its attraction in the carry trade but if rates come down as the economy slows the currency is likely to tumble.


IMF Tells It Like It Is

Jul 29 2008

A dour IMF global update added to the general gloom surrounding financials overnight, while Merrill Lynch takes some drastic measures.


Britain Considers Its Own Mortgage Rescue Plan

Jul 28 2008

As the US government passes its Fannie & Freddie rescue plan into law, the UK Treasury is preparing its own means of saving mortgages.


The Week Ahead: Swinging The Focus To The Home Front

Jul 26 2008

As the US second quarter earnings season nears its completion, the focus now swings to Australia and the first trickle of full/half year results from Downunder.


A Rally Next Year For The US Dollar?

Jul 24 2008

In the view of Standard Chartered the US Dollar remains in a long-term downtrend and will fall further, though not before a sharp rally next year as central banks elsewhere look to stimulate growth.


Are The Commodity Currencies Vulnerable?

Jul 24 2008

According to TD Securities the evidence is mounting the commodities cycle is poised for a turn lower, which would reduce inflationary pressures but put commodity currencies under pressure.


Rudi On Thursday

Jul 23 2008

Weekly musings by your editor. Australia is facing a “hidden recession” and investors better not think that because it is hidden, it’s not there.


Caution Required As Volatility Still Rising

Jul 21 2008

ANZ Bank notes outside the US equities have fallen in July while volatility is rising, suggesting continued caution on behalf of investors.



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