Tag: recession

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Jim McCafferty from RBS explains why Asia is not immune to deteriorating economic conditions in the West and which industries in Asia will bear the brunt.

By Ivan Zhang | 14 October 2011

Macro & Markets

Skandia cautiously optimistic on global outlook

Europe and the US face a host of risks, including a possible return to recession, but Skandia is cautiously optimistic and reckons global economies will shake off recession ...

By Ivan Zhang | 20 September 2011

Polls

FA poll: Global recession is here

Stock markets don't seem to agree yet, but our readers reckon the global economy is already in recession.

By Nick Ferguson | 20 September 2011

Polls

So much for the rally

Our web poll last week asked readers whether the rally in equities was here to stay or not, but events soon provided their own response.

By Nick Ferguson | 23 August 2011

Macro & Markets

Recession close to a ‘sure thing’

America’s downgrade is a sideshow, say bearish commentators. The sell-off in equities actually reflects something much more serious.

By Nick Ferguson | 10 August 2011

Polls

Fears of double-dip recession remain

Respondents to our latest web poll are unsure if US economic recovery will stay on track.

By Nick Ferguson | 7 September 2010

Macro & Markets

Asian equity markets to rebound in the second half, says Citi

The US bank suggests adding risk to portfolios as defensive plays start to look overvalued, but recommends waiting until after the earnings season which is likely to bring more ...

By Lillian Liu | 29 June 2010

Macro & Markets

China's worryingly good results

The challenge for the Chinese government now is to stave off inflation and ensure the stimulus goes into productive investment.

By Lillian Liu | 22 January 2010

View Point

Recovery, what recovery?

If you think the global economy is improving, take off your pinstripes, put on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, go for a drive in the US and have a look around.

By Lara Wozniak | 26 June 2009

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Japan’s global companies thrive but economy withers

One-sided globalisation and a lack of investment opportunities for foreign capital make the Japanese economy vulnerable to a downturn.

By Dan Slater | 21 November 2008

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US in recession, global economy moving closer

Morgan Stanley's Gregory Peters warns that Asian economies are not immune as the global economy slides into recession.

By Mukul Munish | 13 October 2008

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Japan fading

Japan's economy has improved little since its bubble burst 20 years ago, suggesting it is time for policymakers to introduce some capital markets-inspired dynamism.

By Dan Slater | 15 August 2008

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Capital injections needed to save US banks

Richard Koo, chief economist at the Nomura Research Institute in Tokyo, discusses the grim parallels between the US and Japan, including the need for unconditional capital ...

By Dan Slater | 31 March 2008

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You call this a recession?

Standard & Poor's takes a look at the current status of the US economy.

By Standard & Poor's | 31 January 2008

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India strong despite recession threat

Economists are optimistic that India will continue to post strong growth, though GDP figures are expected to drop.

By Rosie Slater | 17 January 2008

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