Issue 125: 2017 10 19: A Hard Brexit (John Watson)

19 October 2017 A Hard Brexit Why we need the figures. By John Watson It was always inevitable that at some stage we would have to make preparations for a “no deal” Brexit, and at long last the Government seems to be focusing on the possibility.  And so they should, you might think. What is… Continue reading Issue 125: 2017 10 19: A Hard Brexit (John Watson)

Issue 98: 2017 03 30: The Brexit Negotiations (John Watson)

30 March 2017 The Brexit Negotiations A matter of timing. By John Watson Okay then, what happens next?  The press is full of guidance as to the steps which follow the giving of notice under Article 50.  Today there will be a White Paper.  Tomorrow Mr Tusk will send out guidelines regarding the structure of… Continue reading Issue 98: 2017 03 30: The Brexit Negotiations (John Watson)

Issue 87: 2017 01 12: A Very Predictable Stance (John Watson)

12 January 2017 A Very Predictable Stance Why the drop? By John Watson Here we go again. Up, up, up, up,…… cranking its way to the crest of a slope and then wheeeeee…. back down to October levels; the pound continues its imitation of the big dipper in a fairground. Well, there’s nothing surprising in… Continue reading Issue 87: 2017 01 12: A Very Predictable Stance (John Watson)

Issue 75:2016 10 13: Would a flash-crash dash be rash? (Frank O’Nomics)

13 October 2016 Would a flash-crash dash be rash? Fat fingers, algorithms, skullduggery or a portent of doom? by Frank O’Nomics “The sky is falling!” shouted Chicken-Licken.  “So sell Sky” responded Foxy-Loxy.  That is the kind of response that would create a flash-crash; a concept which is back in the news after a dramatic short-term… Continue reading Issue 75:2016 10 13: Would a flash-crash dash be rash? (Frank O’Nomics)

Issue 75:2016 10 13:Week In Brief BUSINESS AND THE CITY

13 October 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY THE BIG PUSH:  There is a touch of the First World War artillery barrage in the European Central Bank’s decision to extend its quantitative easing programme beyond March if inflation does not move towards the 2% target.  It doesn’t seem to be working, but what… Continue reading Issue 75:2016 10 13:Week In Brief BUSINESS AND THE CITY

Issue 74:2016 10 06:News in Brief Financial

06 October 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY BASE CAMP £: The FTSE 100 reached almost its highest level ever on Tuesday and was maintaining values over 7,000 on Wednesday, as Mrs May and the Tory Party conference made tough noises on a Hard Brexit.  Base Camp Four for the index, but a… Continue reading Issue 74:2016 10 06:News in Brief Financial

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