Investor optimism won’t last forever August 9, 2009 EVEN after a rally lasting 11 consecutive days, the FTSE 100 still managed to push higher last week, closing up 2.48 per cent on the week. And where the FTSE has gone, other indices have followed. The S&P 500 broke temporarily through the 1,000 mark at the end of last week while the Dow Jones [...]
RECOVERY IS GAINING IN MOMENTUM August 9, 2009 JANE FOLEYRESEARCH DIRECTOR, FOREX.COM THE suggestion that the UK economy may return to growth by the end of the year is not new, but the recent spate of better than expected economic data appear to give legs to this possibility. Purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for July are suggesting expansion in both the manufacturing and services [...]
Mix banging techno with minke whales in spectacular, friendly Iceland August 9, 2009 THE high cost of a pint of beer used to mean that Iceland was out of bounds for all but the most well-heeled traveller. But the financial catastrophe the country has suffered in the wake of the credit crunch, while devastating for its population, has made it far more accessible, and tourism is expected to [...]
England set to axe flops after Aussies take charge August 9, 2009 Bopara under threat as Flower prepares for deciding Ashes Test at the OvalENGLAND head coach Andy Flower insists he is ready to wield the axe ahead of the Ashes decider at the Oval after his side’s fourth Test humiliation.Australia clinched victory by an innings and 80 runs early on day three at Headingley, levelling the [...]
Ultimate Test for the team ethic August 9, 2009 ENGLAND’S ethic is all about playing as a team and, following their Headingley humbling, they will need to provide the perfect example of that approach in the Ashes decider. Individually, they just don’t possess the quality to bounce back. They do not have a Sachin Tendulkar or Muttiah Muralitharan at their disposal to drag them [...]
First blood to Chelsea after United fluff shoot-out lines August 9, 2009 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti declared himself ready to launch an assault on Manchester United’s Premier League crown after beating the champions in yesterday’s Community Shield at Wembley. Blues goalkeeper Petr Cech saved two penalties as Ancelotti’s men won a shoot-out 4-1, after the traditional curtain-raiser to the top-flight season ended in an entertaining draw. Goals [...]
Harrington blows chance as Tiger takes advantage August 9, 2009 IRELAND’S Padraig Harrington squandered his chance of glory at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio with a triple bogey eight at the 16th hole. Harrington led Tiger Woods by one shot with three to play, but found the water and was duly punished by the world No1, who birdied after hitting the green with a [...]
England team pulls out over terror threats August 9, 2009 ENGLAND yesterday pulled out of the World Championships in India on the eve of the competition because of security fears. Reports in the local media had suggested the tournament was a target for the Islamic extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Badminton England’s performance director Ian Moss said: “When the players saw the lack of security at the [...]
Giants stand tall to beat holders August 9, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Huddersfield will meet Warrington in the final of the Challenge Cup after the Giants’ 24-14 win over holders St Helens. Loose forward Stephen Wild scored two of the Yorkshire outfit’s five tries to send them into the Wembley showpiece on 29 August. Winger Francis Meli notched a hat-trick for St Helens but could [...]
Redknapp cool on Young move August 9, 2009 FOOTBALL: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists he has no chance of prising England winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa. Spurs have been linked with a £21m bid for Young, but Redknapp, speaking after his side’s 3-0 friendly win over Olympiacos, said: “Everybody would like to have him but I don’t think there is a chance [...]
