Weekly market & economic update

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Global interest rates cuts but disappointing economic data and the renewal of European concerns dominated financial markets last week. America’s payrolls report for June was soft with only +80,000 new

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Market outlook after a rough financial year

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Unfortunately, the past financial year has been disappointing for investors exposed to shares, with global shares returning -2.1% in local currency terms and Australian shares returning -6.7% as worries about

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Weekly economic & market update

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Euro-zone – back from the abyss. The past week has been dominated by the European Union leaders’ summit, with Germany insisting that centralised controls of budgets and banking be in

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Weekly market & economic update

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The past week has seen a number of positive developments with “pro-bailout” parties forming a coalition Government in Greece, some signs that Europe is moving towards addressing its problems and

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Irish Infrastructure Fund completes first investment in renewable sector

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The Irish Infrastructure Fund has acquired a controlling stake in a portfolio of wind farms in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The portfolio, previously wholly owned by the

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Oliver’s Insight: Greek relief for now, but what about the US?

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The Greek election has averted a messy Greek default and euro exit for now, but European problems remain intense with hopefully the June 28-29 EU leaders’ summit providing some lasting

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Greece Q & A

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Renewed fear of a disorderly Greek default and exit from the euro has been a major driver of a flight to safety and falls in share markets recently. Global shares

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Weekly economic & market update

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It’s been another volatile week in investment markets. Asian markets started the week on a strong note following better than feared Chinese data and news that Spanish banks will receive

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Weekly economic & market update

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The past week has seen a swing in investor sentiment from gloom at the start of the week after the release of disappointing US jobs data to a bit more

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Oliver’s Insights: World economy back in the danger zone

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This article looks at the state of the world economy, with recent developments suggesting that it is back in the “danger zone” referred to by the IMF and the World Bank

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