September 2011

Forex Articles - IMF to the Rescue

Thunderbirds Are Go! International Rescue (the IMF) are Primed and Ready to Launch

Between the lines

It's so comforting to know that the 'lender of last resort' always has its priorities in the right place. On September 22nd, amongst the press releases issued from its headquarters in Washington, the IMF finally released the news that the markets, central banks, governments and the multi faceted worldwide collection of, investors, commentators and journalists […]

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Thunderbirds Are Go! International Rescue (the IMF) are Primed and Ready to Launch

Between the lines

It’s so comforting to know that the ‘lender of last resort’ always has its priorities in the right place. On September 22nd, amongst the press releases issued from its headquarters in Washington, the IMF finally released the news that the markets, central banks, governments and the multi faceted worldwide collection of, investors, commentators and journalists

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Forex Market Commentaries - New Zealand Economy

Ka Mate; The Haka Won't be Enough to Rescue New Zealand from Financial Meltdown

Market Commentaries

So many of the sacred cows of the investment world and financial boom appear to be getting slain lately that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up. Australia appears to have recently lost its edge and shine and now New Zealand’s economic growth is under intense scrutiny. Similar to the Aussie the Kiwi has been

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Forex Market Commentaries - Spain Debt Crisis

Spain's Bull Fighting Ends But The Fight In The People Lives On

Market Commentaries

As Spain suffered a general strike yesterday, in opposition to the severe austerity measures, once again the mainstream news outlets choose to largely ignore the protests. Buried deep amongst the torrent of news relating to the Eurozone crises, there is one aspect that hardly ever merits a mention, the human angle. Whilst countries such as

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“Love Letters Straight from the Heart” – of Greece’s Turmoil

Between the lines

Investors are wary as inspectors from the EU and IMF head to Greece in order to forensically scrutinize their revised austerity plans. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has her own issue, attempting to defuse a revolt within her own government ahead of the absolutely crucial vote on Thursday to expand Europe’s bailout fund. The international auditors return to

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Forex Market Commentaries - Bread and Circuses

Does the Premier League have the X-Factor of Rome's Bread and Circuses?

Market Commentaries

“Bread and Circuses” is regarded as a metaphor to explain the superficial means of appeasement. In politics the phrase is used when describing the synthetic creation of public approval. Not through exemplary public service and policy creation, but through immediate satisfaction by pandering to the shallow requirements of the populace. The phrase also suggests the

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