Markets & Economics
Barclays view: Fuel to the fire
The price of oil used to be all-important for US dollar prospects. Its importance has declined recently but that may prove temporary, writes Ciaran Kane.
Bond markets: A ticking US time bomb?
Geoff Daniel looks at the rising mountain of US municipal debt and its potential to cause another crisis.
Credit markets subdued on G20
The credit markets have so far made a muted response to the G20 Summit. "The bond markets have not made up their mind yet," says Alan McQuaid, an economist at Bloxham Stockbrokers. "The positive out of all of this is that monetary policy looks set to remain tight for the foreseeable future."
Economics: City of blinding lights
Cities such as Dublin will have to shape up fast to attract the right work force and access the new talent-based economic growth of the future, writes Constantin Gurdgiev.
Global Markets: Citigroup optimistic in medium term
The summer months are generally quiet for equity markets. As the old saying goes:
Markets: G20 summit
John Walsh looks at the differences emerging from the G20 summit and possible reforms to bridge the gap and get the global economy back on track.
