Economics New employment data suggests an approaching uplift for the UK economy The decline since November 2013 was the largest 3 month fall since 1992. By Nick Beecroft
Economics At the US Federal Reserve, when is a threshold not a threshold? When it’s an embarrassment By Nick Beecroft
The European Central Bank is worried about inflation – shouldn’t we be too? A monetary union without fiscal union, combined with the aftermath of a credit splurge and then vicious retrenchment, was… By Nick Beecroft
The Fed was just trying to keep a low profile Last Wednesday’s FOMC statement was a classic of the genre, but it won't stop the New Year’s renewed debate… By Nick Beecroft
The ECB’s Asset Quality Review is a work of art – minimalist art A masterpiece of reverse engineering. By Nick Beecroft
The Washington impasse may lead to further Euro strength In an epic reversal of fortunes, the Eurozone is starting to look like a safe haven to some. By Nick Beecroft
The Fed is going to have scant and unreliable data to hand Consequences of the shutdown. By Nick Beecroft
Why are the markets so calm about the US shutdown and debt ceiling debates? The "Fear Index" is languishing at 17. By Nick Beecroft
A government shutdown is not the real threat The debt ceiling debate is far more important. By Nick Beecroft