Oct 01, 2012
Euro Zone: While the avalanche of bad news continues to depress markets and consumer confidence alike, there are some success stories amid the distressingly familiar negativity. And the retail sector provides some of the brightest spots. Read Article Retail shines light into the euro-zone's economic gloom
Oct 01, 2012
Historically, countries that have improved their economies have done so by replicating the methods used by others. All around us are some fine examples to follow. Read Article Economies improve learning from the successful methods of others
Sep 27, 2012
Property stocks are hit hard as the eurozone debt crisis rears its head and Spain is put in the spotlight. Read Article Dubai slides most since June
Sep 21, 2012
China's stalling economy poses a bigger risk to the prosperity of the GCC than the escalating debt crisis in Europe, economists and the IMF warn. Read Article Alarm rings over China slowdown risk for Gulf
Sep 13, 2012
Euro
Zone: The euro and stocks both received a much-needed lift yesterday after a German court paved the way for the creation of a €500 billion fund to fight the euro-zone crisis. Read Article German court paves way for €500bn for euro-zone fund
Sep 07, 2012
Euro Zone: The European Central Bank unveils plans to restart buying government bonds in a move aimed at cutting high borrowing costs faced by distressed euro-zone nations. Read Article ECB to buy bonds to help weaker nations
Sep 06, 2012
Market updates: Bullion prices gained 0.6 per cent to $1,703.75 in early trading, having gained 10.9 per cent since bottoming in mid-May. Read Article Gold prices creep above $1,700 mark
Aug 19, 2012
With few local events to guide markets in the week ahead and exchanges closed until the end of Eid Al Fitr, investors will have to look overseas. Read Article All eyes on Cairo as IMF comes to town
Aug 10, 2012
As if the euro does not have enough problems, politicians across Europe are fanning the flames of the crisis with broadsides of aggressive rhetoric, heightening resentment, prejudice and suspicion just when the continent needs to pull together. Read Article Cheap stereotyping poisons well of euro recovery sentiment
Aug 01, 2012
The tax and spend ambitions and fiscal credibility of François Hollande's new socialist government face a symbolic test when France becomes the first European country to impose a financial transaction tax. Read Article Taxing test for the French looms
