Sam Coxhead
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China and Japan make the big announcements, but Europe stays in the headlines
21st Feb 12, 11:04am
by Sam Coxhead
China and Japan make the big announcements, but Europe stays in the headlines
European tension remains the global focus
Intense focus remains on Europe, but Asia slowing too; US mostly positive
6th Dec 11, 9:22am
by Sam Coxhead
Intense focus remains on Europe, but Asia slowing too; US mostly positive
Rumours of a IMF funding offer to Italy; strong US retail sales
The latest plan is for the ECB to lend to the IMF who then lend to the distressed euro members
22nd Nov 11, 8:12am
by Sam Coxhead
The latest plan is for the ECB to lend to the IMF who then lend to the distressed euro members
Can unelected technocrats in Greece and Italy do what politicians couldn't?
15th Nov 11, 8:25am
by Sam Coxhead
Can unelected technocrats in Greece and Italy do what politicians couldn't?
Focus now moves to Italy's debt reduction program
Positive sentiment continued to flow through the markets last week and the extent of the turnaround is surprising
18th Oct 11, 7:30am
by Sam Coxhead
Positive sentiment continued to flow through the markets last week and the extent of the turnaround is surprising
Markets applaud the setting of an EU deadline
Increased risk premium is being felt across the globe in funding markets
4th Oct 11, 8:03am
by Sam Coxhead
Increased risk premium is being felt across the globe in funding markets
Equity markets react like a spoilt child; central banks race against contagion
27th Sep 11, 8:03am
by Sam Coxhead
Equity markets react like a spoilt child; central banks race against contagion
Impatient investors exit 'Armageddon' positions; fx markets meander
20th Sep 11, 8:12am
by Sam Coxhead
Impatient investors exit 'Armageddon' positions; fx markets meander
Markets expect a Greek default; now a 98% certainty
Continued European nervousness and doubts around US growth to dominate markets
6th Sep 11, 9:29am
by Sam Coxhead
Continued European nervousness and doubts around US growth to dominate markets
Low growth and persistent inflation are now the market's expectations
30th Aug 11, 8:32am
by Sam Coxhead
Low growth and persistent inflation are now the market's expectations
Markets coming to accept lower growth and lower rates
Low growth, weak tax collections will see more currency volatility
16th Aug 11, 8:14am
by Sam Coxhead
Low growth, weak tax collections will see more currency volatility
Sentiment now very negative; massive and prolonged 'risk off' situation
9th Aug 11, 9:06am
by Sam Coxhead
Sentiment now very negative; massive and prolonged 'risk off' situation
Markets wait for possible US downgrade and Euro continues to worry
2nd Aug 11, 9:08am
by Sam Coxhead
Markets wait for possible US downgrade and Euro continues to worry
Markets now really concerned about US debt situation
Global growth slowing, now also in Asia
Investors chase AUD and NZD despite soft commodity outlook
Neurotic markets bounce back
Equities and commodities under pressure; interest rates fall, demand for the USD rises
28th Jun 11, 8:07am
by Sam Coxhead
Equities and commodities under pressure; interest rates fall, demand for the USD rises
It's a 'Greek week' with the risk of a Lehman event