POLICIES to reduce the scourge of unemployment in the rich nations have proved to be a dismal failure. Things are not much better in the emerging markets either. Innovative economic policies should be urgently implemented, especially since the youth represent … Read the rest
China slowdown could boost America; Bernanke could wreck recovery; US jobs & productivity rising
Contrary to majority expectations a China Hard Landing would eventually boost the US Economy
It is hardly surprising that the US stock market has been outperforming China and emerging markets in recent months.
The predominant view amongst commentators is that … Read the rest
Hedge fund managers are as vulnerable as amateurs
HEDGE funds are losing much of their lustre, proving as vulnerable as their conventional counterparts to the global downturn.
The vast majority of hedge funds lost money in 2011 despite the sales spin that they are good alternative investments during … Read the rest
Flood of Eurozone bond supplies tests nerves
Large scale treasury bill and bond issues of key eurozone nations will keep markets nervous in the first quarter. Throughout 2012 European pension funds, insurance companies and other investors will be called upon to fund indebted and recession ridden nations.… Read the rest