Political and economic turbulence within the Euro zone continues regardless of massive LTRO style financial intervention from the ECB or regular political summits. EU leaders strive for a return to growth with accompanying austerity measures appearing an at-odds policy combination. The austerity measures may last for many years in some countries like Greece and Spain […]
EU superstate or EU in a state? Germany has a dilemma… Read More »
So much for Billy Joel’s song reciting world events up to a few years ago. This year so far, similar to last, investors need to consider, react or cope with the ongoing European financial crisis with yet more political change now in France and even more elections and chaos in Greece. Spain is providing further
2012: We didn’t start the fire. It was always burning while the world was turning…* Read More »
The headline and cover -“It’ll cost you: the price of Scottish Independence” from the Economist magazine 14th-20th April 2012 edition* was a deliberate ploy to have a giggle and provoke a reaction from the chippy Jocks from a London based publication. It worked. However in their leader they invite Scots and those who live in
Skintland and what is the real motivation for ending the Union? Read More »
