Markets & Economics
Barclays view: Rally can not continue
Ciaran Kane examines the historical relationship between yields and budget deficits and finds history is unequivocal in linking fiscal deterioration to higher yields.
Bond market: Easing market fears
Alan McQuaid, senior economist at Bloxham Stockbrokers, looks at the fallout for the EU and Ireland following the Greek crisis.
Company profile: Philip Morris International
Proinsias O'Mahony looks at the stock of Philip Morris International that has appeal to both defensive and growth-minded investors.
Company profile: Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa stock looks relatively cheap and, with a recovery in the packaging sector forecast, Proinsias O'Mahony suggests it might not be such a risky bet.
Economics: What the crisis has taught us
Constantin Gurdgiev says the financial crisis was the markets reasserting order on inept regulatory and institutional systems, and suggests ways to prevent future bubbles forming.
Global markets: Turbulent times again
There are plenty of dangers to fear in the year ahead but Proinsias O'Mahony advises that it will probably pay to buy into weakness.
Irish markets: Too early for backslapping
While the Greek crisis puts Ireland in a good light, we're still a risky prospect, says Proinsias O'Mahony.
