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River Deep, Mountain High?

Apr 16 2008

Now that we’re all agreed – definition or no definition – that the US is in a recession, the next step is to decide whether it will be short, long, deep or shallow.


From Carbon Tax To Carbon Tariff

Mar 31 2008

The developing world has successfully begun to reduce its carbon emissions, but that success is dwarfed by the soaring increase in emissions from the emerging world.


Is The US Financial Market Now Solvent?

Mar 19 2008

A new wave of optimism has flowed through Wall Street as it appears Bear Stearns may be a lone casualty. Has the bust been averted?


Are We Really Facing Stagflation?

Feb 27 2008

As global economic growth forecasts fall, and commodities indices rise, it would seem the world is facing the crippling spectre of stagflation.


Old King Coal

Feb 11 2008

Forget iron ore, forget oil, forget uranium. Strap in and get set for the next great commodity boom – in plain old boring coal.


Preparing For The Aluminium Boom

Feb 07 2008

Is the forgotten metal about to have its day in the sun?


“I Got It Wrong”, Says Soros

Jan 25 2008

The world was rocked earlier this week when legendary hedge fund trader George Soros suggested we were facing the worst recession in sixty years.


2008: A Preview

Dec 12 2007

FNArena presents a correlation of a wide range of analyst views as to what 2008 will bring for the global economy and financial markets.


Why China Won’t Catch A Cold

Nov 23 2007

Once upon a time when the US sneezed, the world caught a cold. But is that still the case today?


Has The Credit Crunch Ended?

Oct 30 2007

As stock markets have forged on to new highs, one could be forgiven for thinking the global credit crunch has now come to a close. If it hasn’t, there are dark forces looming.