Beyond another weekly dose of Greek drama these are the topics that we also found notable this week: US central bank remains upbeat on economy Bank of England sees first UK rate rise ”moving closer” Chinese disconnect between stock market and economy Twitter becomes Cyber-crime victim of different sort Iran deal – a breakthrough for… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: A ‘red’ or ‘blue’ UK budget? UK House prices jump as new supply dwindles US Central Bank minutes –rate rise not in sight European data solid despite Greek drama China meets its match: Free markets Commodity price update Has Barclays had enough? For the latest Market Comment please… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Games over in the Greek Saga US employment undershoots in June Q1 GDP contraction in US smaller than previous estimates A bad month for the UK’s internationally-focused blue chips UK economic growth revised upwards New survey shows consumer confidence at ‘early noughties’ high When doves cry – Bank… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: ‘Extra time’ in Greece… expect penalties followed by sudden death shootout? Bank of England’s hawk prepares UK for interest rise China suffers inevitable stock market correction Eurozone economy looking positively into the future Japan’s Shinzon Abe raises the stakes – yet again – with reform agenda US Senate… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Greek crisis climax – No reason to panic! Federal Reserve softens its stance on rate rises Bank of England neutral on rates even as prices rise & wages improve UK pension reform sees £1 billion withdrawn by savers Commodity markets brace for El Niño For the latest Market… Read more »