The Global Economy Post-Crisis: New Problems and Fresh Opportunities

The global economy is returning to pre-crisis norms in terms of volatility and confidence, but with the balance of power shifting towards Emerging Markets and countries that have largely avoided the effects of the credit crisis, can financial markets bear the strain?

Dollar Bears Beware

The Greenback is likely to bounce back, as systematic risk has not yet left the building.

Tough Times, Good Opportunities

As the global recovery falters as a result of mushrooming public debt in the developed world, emerging economies are in a prime position to benefit.

Confidence at a Premium

Bond Yields Are Indicating a Disorderly Recovery

As bad as it gets?

Today, George Osborne produced the most fiscally austere and severe budget in post-WW2 UK history.

Forex trading finding its place in the Middle-East region

Foreign exchange (forex) trading is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of investment in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE.

The Recovery Story Begins to Dwindle

Since the beginning of the financial crisis in mid-to-late 2007, almost every market participant was wondering where exactly prices would stabilise and in turn, how the recovery would shape up.

A Year of Two Halves

FX in a Brave New World

The nature and breadth of the economic crisis are re-writing the rules of the game for all asset classes and challenging the foundations of accepted economic theory. In an environment where currencies are gaining influence, the opportunities are potentially greater than many realise.

Dollar Crisis or Bearish Dollar?

A false start for policy expectations

Central Banks Begin to Diverge

Different folks, different strokes.

Contract together, rise alone

Financial markets continue to remain in a state of uncertain flux as conflicting indicators and persistently unpredictable macro events sway sentiment

Uncertain Dollar Outlook

Deterioration in US fundamentals could tip greenback into a crisis of confidence

US Dollar Uncertainty

As economic recovery expectations diverge, the outlook for the US Dollar looks increasingly uncertain

The Bond Barket is Calling the Shots, As Usual