Economics and Investing
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Economics is often seen as a dry subject, but the truth is that it touches in some way upon just about everything important that happens in our world.
For example, the level of interest rates has a major impact on everything from company profits to housing affordability - so it is worth an investor's while to have an understanding of what's going on at a wider level.
See below for the latest articles and news dealing with "the big picture" - stories on interest rates, politics, global markets, and employment statistics, just to mention a few. Or browse the full selection of articles.
It is of course impossible to know the future - but you can at least get a better idea of which path the world is heading down, and position your portfolio accordingly.
Bank bail-outs: mission creeps
Financial rescue missions from central banks used to be rare. But they are becoming much more common, largely because central bankers are causing more accidents,...
More pain ahead for economy – and Brown
Gordon Brown says he feels the public’s 'hurt' over Britain’s 'difficult economic times'. So he’s likely to be in severe pain very soon, as the outlook worsens by the day…
Bank of England holds base rate at 5%
The Bank of England decided not to change benchmark base rates following last month's 0.25% cut. While this is what most analysts were expecting, that doesn't mean it was a given...
Natural disasters are bad after all
Economists have long believed that natural disasters can actually boost economic performance. But now a recently published study brings the positive benefits of disasters into question.
40,000 finance jobs face chop
Up to 40,000 jobs in the UK's financial services sector could be lost over the...
US tax rebates mean blood in shark-infested water
The US government hopes to revive its ailing economy with tax rebates. But with...
Reposessions approach early 90s high
The number of home repossession claims in England and Wales soared by 16% in...
The ultra-rich will dodge recession
Rising energy costs and the increasing scarcity of natural resources are leading...
Repossessions approach early 90s high
The number of home repossession claims in England and Wales soared by 16% in...
Will the Federal Reserve keep cutting rates?
The Federal Reserve has already cut the key Fed Funds rate by 325 basis points....
