Europe Chart Pack Deflation arrives Inflation fell below zero for the first time in the post-EMU period in June, probably courtesy of energy related base effects. We expect the inflation rate to remain negative for the next six months... 1st July 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update German occupier outlook darkens as jobs shake-out gathers pace Thanks to a comparatively small labour market downturn, rental value falls for prime property in Germany have been mild relative to elsewhere in the euro-zone. However, with growing signs that the... 1st July 2009 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Update Can Latin America leave its inflation troubles behind? 1st July 2009 · 1 min read
DM Markets Chart Pack Reality Check (Jun 09) Markets have paused for breath over the past month as risk appetite has begun to show signs of waning. We had not expected investors to lose their enthusiasm quite so soon, and this may be just a... 1st July 2009 · 1 min read
UK Commercial Property Update CBI/PwC financial services survey provides little comfort for offices Monday’s CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey received a reasonable amount of media coverage due to the more upbeat tone of its results. At first glance, that might appear to suggest an imminent upturn... 1st July 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Jun.) The latest euro-zone money and credit figures revealed that, after having flattened off for some time, the monetary base increased again. The hope is that banks will feel encouraged to lend. But there... 30th June 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update No sign of Ireland’s hangover fading. Since the onset of the downturn, the Irish economy has contracted significantly more sharply than other deficit economies such as the US and UK. Unfortunately, Ireland’s troubles appear far from over... 30th June 2009 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update Romanian rates cut, leu holds the key to further easing 30th June 2009 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update Turkey: Horrific Q1 GDP data, recovery set to disappoint 30th June 2009 · 1 min read
