Japan recession: Has Abenomics failed? not quite November 17, 2015 The latest data from Japan revealed that the world’s third largest economy slipped back into recession in the past quarter, at least technically. Has Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “three arrows” plan to revive the Japanese economy – Abenomics – failed in spectacular fashion? Well, yes and no. MIXED PICTURE Let’s start with the economy. [...]
Don’t ignore the emerging market debt bubble – CNBC Comment November 17, 2015 It was the worst week for US markets since August last week, and now both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are on track for a losing year in 2015. The euro is trading at its lowest levels in six months, and investors are selling on almost a 90 per cent certainty [...]
How to deal with a misbehaving boss: Don’t assume that all whistleblowing staff will be treated equally November 17, 2015 There are many hurdles to jump when it comes to progressing your career. All you want to do is show how good you are and how hard you work, but sadly office politics will always need to be added to the mix. Something many will have to contend with at some point is how [...]
Markets will remain subdued after Paris attacks – eToro Tips & Picks November 16, 2015 Friday's horrific scenes in Paris will undoubtedly have an economic impact, and although it seems trivial to talk about financials and markets at a time of such horror and pain for so many people, the events will nevertheless leave their mark. Investors gravitated towards gold as a relative safe haven after a mixed start [...]
Paris Attacks: Prime Minister David Cameron agrees the deadly attacks in Paris could have happened in UK November 16, 2015 NULL
Elite listening: The tricks to getting what you want done November 15, 2015 Why is it that so many meetings, negotiations and everyday conversations are so frustrating? Why didn’t you emerge with the result you needed or manage to persuade others to do what (you thought) you were asking for? It’s all in the listening. Most people will say they’re a good listener. The reality is that, [...]
Attention turns to final borrowing figures ahead of Autumn Statement and Comprehensive Spending Review November 15, 2015 NULL
Finance executives feel UK business odds are bleak, and confidence is low across Europe in general November 15, 2015 NULL
Why the work-life balance is redundant: Employers will feel the commercial benefits if staff are freer November 13, 2015 More than two-fifths of UK employees feel they don’t have a good balance between their work and personal lives, according to research conducted by global management consultancy Hay Group. And worse, only half believe that their employer is sensitive to the need to balance home and work. So what can companies do to ensure [...]