Markets & Economics
Barclays view: Picking up the pieces
China is determined to slow its economy but the US has joined the recovery in earnest, writes Ciaran Kane.
Company profile: FBD 
Despite pre-tax losses of E35m things are not as bleak as they appear for the insurance firm, writes Proinsias O'Mahony.
Company profile: Microsoft
No one can say for sure whether Microsoft's upgrade efforts will succeed in the global technological industry but in terms of investment, it's an interesting prospect, writes Proinsias O'Mahony.
Economics: We're still not back in Kansas, Dorothy
Far from showing signs of abating, the global crisis is at acceleration point, writes Constantin Gurdgiev
Global markets: US bulls rage again
It may continue to be profitable to buy the dips as bulls continue to ascend the wall of worry, writes Proinsias O'Mahony.
HSBC view: Confidence may allay debt fears
Aidan Quinlan, Associate Director of HSBC Private Banking Ireland argues that while Ireland's national debt may be increasing rapidly our perceived risk has actually improved.
Irish markets: Unlikely to see upside soon
Proinsias O'Mahony looks at CRH which is the main reason for the Iseq's low-volatility trading.
