CENTRAL banks are in a dilemma. Economies are at last expanding and inflation is beginning to accelerate, following years of slack growth. The question is, how do central banks counter inflation under present circumstances? How do they withdraw excessive monetary … Read the rest
Bitcoin breaches US$2,000, outperforming gold by wide margin
The price has soared by almost 400 per cent in the past twelve months.
London:- BITCOIN has broken through the US$2,000 barrier as growing numbers of individuals and speculators are buying the virtual, digital currency as a safe haven.
So … Read the rest
Analysts see features in China helping to soothe credit bubble concerns
London:- SOME economists fear the consequences of China’s credit bubble. Others such as Simon Hunt Strategic Services say that worries are overblown and China’s authorities are deliberately tightening controls, cleaning up the financial system. Infrastructure spending will also spur growth.… Read the rest
Uncertain times in London commercial property
Industry groups are appealing for property tax reforms to relieve them from impending tax increases.
March, 2017
London:- INVESTORS in London commercial property face a period of uncertainty due to Brexit, higher tax rates and rising interest rates. Tighter scrutiny … Read the rest