UK Housing Market Update Bank of England Financial Stability Report, October 2008 Unsurprisingly, there was little in the way of positive news in today’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) for the residential and commercial property markets. From a property perspective, the Bank... 28th October 2008 · 1 min read
UK Commercial Property Update Bank of England Financial Stability Report, October 2008 Unsurprisingly, there was little in the way of positive news in today’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) for the residential and commercial property markets. From a property perspective, the Bank... 28th October 2008 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Economics Update Swiss franc’s appreciation supports case for hefty rate cuts The franc’s latest appreciation to a record high against the euro appears to reflect the weakness of the euro-zone economy more than Swiss domestic factors. But the franc’s strength is yet another... 28th October 2008 · 1 min read
Japan Economics Focus Japan heading for deflation again Inflation fears are rapidly being replaced by the very real chance of deflation in all the major economies. Indeed, we now expect Japanese inflation to turn negative again next year, averaging minus 0... 28th October 2008 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update Turkish banks look safe but economy still faces funding crisis 27th October 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economics Update What scope for looser fiscal policy? Just how much scope does the Government have to support the economy through looser fiscal policy - i.e. tax cuts or spending increases? At first sight, the answer might appear to be absolutely none at... 27th October 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Ifo Survey (Oct.) & Euro-zone Money Supply (Sep.) 27th October 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Asia's emerging markets still healthier than those of Europe 27th October 2008 · 1 min read
Global Markets Update OPEC cuts, but markets take little notice Today’s sharp fall in oil prices, despite the announcement that OPEC will cut production by 1.5 million barrels per day from 1st November, reinforces our view that prices will continue to decline even... 24th October 2008 · 1 min read
