US Economics Weekly Latest policy initiatives welcome but near-term outlook still dire 23rd February 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update European Commission talking tough on SGP The European Commission is expected to launch official procedures against France, Spain, Greece and Ireland tomorrow for their breach of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP). Each country will surely... 17th February 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Disappointing budget passes the buck to the RBI The latest fiscal policy initiatives unveiled today in India will not boost its flagging economy. With exports plummeting and industry facing a severe credit crunch, there is increasing pressure on... 16th February 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Further rate cuts in India imminent alongside fiscal easing With the economy reeling from the slowdown overseas and a domestic credit crunch, and with limited room for fiscal easing, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will cut rates fairly soon. We think the RBI... 12th February 2009 · 1 min read
US Economics Weekly "Buy American" stimulus provisions are relatively mild 9th February 2009 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Focus A chill wind blows east We expect the Emerging European economy to shrink by 3% this year, with no meaningful recovery until 2011. What’s more, further IMF bailouts look likely over the coming months as a number of the... 29th January 2009 · 1 min read
US Economics Update Fiscal stimulus another step in the right direction 6th January 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Is criticism of the German Government warranted? The German Government has come under attack from the press and other European leaders for its apparent reluctance to provide its ailing economy with a fiscal boost. In fact, it has done more than is... 11th December 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Policy easing in India won’t save the day The latest fiscal and monetary policy initiatives unveiled this weekend in India are unlikely to boost its flagging economy. With exports plummeting, industry facing a severe credit crunch and... 8th December 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Policy easing in India won't prevent sharp slowdown With the aftershocks from the Mumbai terror attacks adding to the downside risks to growth, further rate cuts and a fiscal stimulus look imminent in India. But these measures are unlikely to ward off... 5th December 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Italian fiscal plan not all that it’s cracked up to be The Italian Government’s announcement of an economic package to help reinvigorate the economy suggests that Prime Minister Berlusconi may have reverted to his free spending ways. But the package looks... 28th November 2008 · 1 min read
Global Economics Update Global fiscal stimulus still falling short Governments across the world have announced tax cuts and spending increases in an attempt to prevent global recession from turning into a prolonged depression. However, the measures still fall well... 28th November 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Latest Spanish fiscal package won't save the day The latest Spanish fiscal package shows that the Government is willing to pull out all the stops to prevent a steep economic contraction. But with the effects on the economy of the housing market... 27th November 2008 · 1 min read
