Italy’s government may survive but vital reform looks ever more unlikely September 30, 2013 IT WAS always a matter of when, not if, Silvio Berlusconi would pull the plug on Italy’s coalition government – especially since the former Prime Minister’s definitive tax fraud conviction in August. The moment came at the weekend, when Berlusconi invited all ministers from his party to step down. Said, done – and Italy now [...]
Letters to the Editor – 01/10 – Climate change, Fracking in Britain, Best of Twitter September 30, 2013 Climate change [Re: Global warming alarmism is no longer scientifically or politically sustainable, yesterday] Excellent article. We should repeal the Climate Change Act, get rid of the EU’s renewable energy targets and subsidies, and introduce sensible energy policies, run by a sensible energy minister and Department for Energy. Phillip Bratby There’s nothing wrong with renewables. [...]
CNBC Comment: US debt limit debate is the real decider September 30, 2013 SINCE the Fed surprised us by deciding not to start tapering its stimulus programme, we’re back to listening to what Fed members happen to say on the sidelines of events and finding momentum elsewhere. The two big themes to focus on next are the European Central Bank’s (ECB) rate setting meeting tomorrow, and the impact [...]
Daily FX: Analyst picks September 30, 2013 CURRENCY STRATEGIST CHRIS VECCHIO My pick: Looking short dollar-yen, long Kiwi-dollar Expertise: Fundamental and technical analysis Average time frame of trades: A few hours to a few weeks I remain long on Kiwi-dollar from $0.8165, though I will cut the trade indiscriminately should US and Italian political issues boil over. The pair suffered mightily in [...]
Mourinho walks out in anger after team selection questions September 30, 2013 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho yesterday abandoned a press conference ahead of tonight’s Champions League match with Steaua Bucharest after becoming agitated with questions regarding his selection policy. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not travelled to Romania with Mourinho unhappy at the Belgian’s display in last week’s 2-0 win at Swindon in the Capital One Cup [...]
Warburton could lead Celtic exodus amid Euro impasse September 30, 2013 LINGERING uncertainty over the future of European club rugby is causing a financial inertia that could prompt Wales and Ireland’s best players to flee their domestic clubs for rivals in England and France. British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is among the Pro12 stars whose contracts expire at the end of the season but [...]
Lukaku at the double as Everton maintain unbeaten league start September 30, 2013 TWO goals from on loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku saw Everton maintain their unbeaten league start with a 3-2 win over Newcastle. Lukaku opened the scoring on five minutes with a first-time finish from Kevin Mirallas’s low cross, then turned provider to thread a pass through for Ross Barkley to fire in. And before the [...]
Wenger laughs off ridiculous Premier League title claims September 30, 2013 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger attempted to ground growing optimism sprouting from his team’s superb start to the season by branding talk of winning the Premier League title “ridiculous” yesterday. The Gunners go into arguably their toughest match of the season tonight against Napoli in the Champions League on a nine-match unbeaten run following an opening [...]
Golf Comment: We may be Seve Trophy outsiders, but so were Europe at Ryder Cup September 30, 2013 THIS week’s column comes from France, where I’m excited to be preparing my Great Britain and Ireland team to face Europe in the Seve Trophy. The highlight of my career came as a captain, when Europe beat the United States to win the 2002 Ryder Cup at the Belfry, and although this is a different [...]
Lennon sad at Messi blow September 30, 2013 CELTIC manager Neil Lennon says he has mixed emotions regarding the absence of the “best player in the world” Lionel Messi from tonight’s Champions League meeting with Barcelona. Messi faces a three-week lay-off with a thigh injury, and Lennon said: “It’s tinged with sadness because it’s always fantastic to see the great players in Glasgow.”
