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At war over the euro

Opinion

A fear of the Greeks unsettles global markets

The risk of a Greek debt default raises spectre of a new financial crisis

04 Jul 2011

Graphic showing rally in markets is shortlived

Opinion

Market confidence proves temporary amid anxiety attacks

Standard & Poor’s US rating cut highlights anxiety gripping global markets

20 May 2011

Analysis

Buoyant markets betray real threat of second downturn

US jobs and Japanese fiscal strength should not occlude the risk of more shocks

15 Apr 2011

Analysis

The future of the euro: part two

The euro’s greatest threat is its constituents’ lack of belief in the spirit of the currency union, says Phil Thornton

10 Jan 2011

Analysis

Ireland faces up to bailout reality

The bailout of the Irish banking system is suddenly real - and the only people who don’t accept that are the country’s governors

22 Nov 2010

News

Ireland heading for huge bail-out

EU mission could result in bail-out loan of up to €85bn

18 Nov 2010

News

Slowing growth raises double-dip recession fears

Growth prospects have worsened. Can a second downturn be averted?

24 Aug 2010

Opinion

Market Comment: Greece fears heighten euro anxieties

The market mood has failed to rally despite growth in major economic regions, while uncertainty in the eurozone rages on. Without external help, the crisis in Greece could threaten stability in the entire region

22 Feb 2010

Opinion

Market Comment: Western debt addiction strengthens Asian hand

Measures to curb overheating in their economies reinforce India and China’s position, while European and US markets’ ability to adapt to the new world order led by the BRICs could diminish significantly

25 Jan 2010

Analysis

How real is the threat of a UK sovereign debt downgrade?

We examine sovereign debt risk and consider the factors that have brought other European countries to their knees of late

25 Jan 2010

Opinion

Market Comment: Sovereign bubbles bring new threat to growth

Most don’t think Dubai World’s shock debt moratorium threatens another wave of global contagion. But heavily indebted governments could throw a spanner in the works of recovery.

20 Dec 2009

Opinion

Comment: Heat is on central banks to stimulate growth

Tardy policy response to the growing crisis contributed to global recession. Now, with the UK lagging behind in recovery the pressure is on to turn cash injections into growth support

23 Nov 2009

Analysis

Signs of recovery, or yet further gloom?

Improved economic indicators and growing optimism are raising hopes of recovery. But weeding out the positives from the negatives shows the economy will need a lot more nurturing before these green shoots of optimism take roots. Download a full pdf of this feature by clicking here

25 May 2009

Analysis

Market comment: Premature market euphoria gives way to sober realism

After some exuberance since early March, financial markets have retreated modestly. While the pace of decline is moderating, most leading economies are still contracting and unemployment is rising. Download our financial markets charts by clicking here

25 May 2009

Opinion

Market comment: Watering the 'green shoots', weeding out wishful thinking

Financial markets indicate the worst may be over, but optimism isn’t justified yet. Renewed disappointment remains a real possibility with Britain and Europe looking less committed to quantitative easing than the US Download the full pdf of Financial Director’s market charts

27 Apr 2009

Opinion

Market comment: Unrealistic expectations cast shadow over G20 summit

With real economic activity sinking relentlessly and the mood of despair deepening, misguided hopes that April’s G20 summit in London will be the turning point can only serve to worsen despondency

23 Mar 2009

Analysis

Comment: Honeymoon over as markets spurn Obama advances

Poor reception to President Obama’s fiscal package and steps to revive the banking system will heighten global risks, while embarrassing withdrawals of senior appointments raise questions over his judgement.

23 Feb 2009

Analysis

Are we there yet?

I-spy something beginning with… It’s going to be a long, arduous road to recovery.

26 Jan 2009

Opinion

Comment: US resorts to desperate measures to stimulate economy

Aggressive interest rate cuts and government bailouts will stimulate the economy, but creditworthiness remains an issue. And talk of quantitative easing is further evidence that policymakers are quickly running out of options.

22 Dec 2008

Analysis

Comment: Fiscal policy back in fashion as recession deepens

Keynesianism is popular once again as governments desperately search for a way to arrest the recession. The calls for an old-style fiscal policy boost to the economy may prove irresistable ­ but ultimately dangerous

24 Nov 2008

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