Browsing All Posts By Kurt Osterberg
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Recovery “alarmingly uneven”
At the recent IMF Spring Meetings, experts highlighted the discrepancies in the growth rates of countries around the world. PwC, who six months ago coined the term “two-speed economy”, has revised... -
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Hedging emerging market currency risk
Emerging market currency exposure is becoming more important to investors and corporations alike. In the post-crisis world, emerging market regions have been seen as an investment alternative to the t... -
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Slovenia debates privatisation to avoid bailout
The country is grappling with a credible strategy to enable it to raise funds to remain solvent. Slovenia needs to present a suitable economic reform programme to the European Commission later this we... -
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Asian shares capped, though unsuspected US growth spurs Nikkei
Whereas Asian shares have been capped amid ongoing fears of enfeebled global growth, stronger than expected US job data growth has propelled Japanese equities to a near five-year high. European stock ... -
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Spain joblessness hits record highs
Data released on April 25 revealed Spanish unemployment to have reached 27.2 percent, the highest such figure at least since the nation’s transition to democracy in 1976 – when records began. The ... -
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Anger at the ATM: Bank Fees Charged to Non-Customers Increase
Need cash but miles away from the closest ATM belonging to your bank? Unfortunately, using another bank’s ATM is going to cost you more than usual. The cost of fees charged to non-customers by banks... -
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Qatar gives Egypt $3bn aid package in return for bonds
After short negotiations, Qatar has agreed to buy Egyptian bonds worth $3bn, part of an aid package that will help Egypt from sinking into financial turmoil. The announcement was made after an unexpec... -
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Cypriot parliament agree on controversial bailout deal
The Cypriot parliament, the EU and the IMF have agreed to a €10bn bailout after a tense week of negotiations. The deal will spare depositors from a controversial levy, but will force substantial los... -
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Anticipation for “Gatsby” builds thanks to Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s got a lot to keep himself busy these days. As if becoming a part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets while maintaining his place as one of the biggest names in hip-hop industry wasn’t enough, he ... -
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Fundamental profitability comes full circle
The year 2012 began with multiple headwinds for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, which raised concerns over provisions pertaining to the financial sector, corporate growth and profitability...
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