GOLD REMAINS THE ULTIMATE SAFE HAVEN March 14, 2011 CFD MARKET STRATEGIST, GFT LAST week brought up a host of challenging issues for investors which seem likely to build in intensity, at least in the short-term. The terrible earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan on Friday has added to nervousness leading to a general loss of risk appetite. The sell-off in equities, the surge [...]
Events in Japan decide nuclear option’s future March 14, 2011 SINCE the impact of the earthquake that hit Japan last week, and the devastating effects of the tsunami that followed in its wake, the Japanese central bank has been throwing yen by the trillions into the economy to try and mitigate the disaster’s effects. At the same time, the government has taken a similar interventionist [...]
THE TIPSTER March 14, 2011 ANALYSTS are expecting Greggs’ final results tomorrow to show an increase in profit. Last year saw a boost for the bakers. However, rising commodity prices have been dominating the headlines this year. Cantor Index offer a daily spread of 479.1p-483.8p. CFDs in temporary power solutions provider Aggreko were popular on Monday as a result of [...]
A tapas triumph in Covent Garden March 14, 2011 Opera Tavern 23 Catherine St, WC2B 5JS, Tel: 020 7836 3680 www.operatavern.co.uk FOOD HHHHI SERVICE HHHHI ATMOSPHERE HHHHI Cost per person without wine: £35 OPERA Tavern has been opened by the husband and wife team behind two of London’s best-regarded tapas restaurants, Salt Yard and Dehesa. This one’s in Covent Garden, just off the piazza, [...]
Barbados March 14, 2011 BEST BEACH Crane Beach is considered by many to be one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. In fact, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous rated it as “one of the 10 best beaches in the world”. The name “Crane” was derived from the large crane situated at the top of the cliff which was [...]
Bermuda March 14, 2011 BEST BEACH All along our fine shores you can find beaches bathed in pink sand, made from finely pulverized remains of calcium carbonate shells and skeletons of invertebrates such as corals and clams. The pink sand makes the already poetic scenery that much harder to resist. Once you step foot on Horseshoe Bay Beach you [...]
Dominican Republic March 14, 2011 BEST BEACH Located on the southern tip of Punta Cana, and just far enough from the many resorts, Juanillo Beach features a forest of coconut palms that give way to a lazy coast of white sands. Considered one of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic and one of the best in the world, Juanillo’s [...]
Grenada March 14, 2011 BEST BEACH Grand Anse Beach and Morne Rouge Bay are a pretty close tie, both are white sanded with lots of space and few crowds. Grand Anse allows visitors to walk its full length and take exercise, while dipping in and out of the gentle waves. Morne Rouge’s trees and stunning sunsets make it the [...]
Show your mother you care…in a luxe spa March 14, 2011 If you don’t want to let Mothers Day, on 3 April, creep up on you, here are four great spa packages that will show your mother you care (and haven’t forgotten her). CITY POINT CLUB, MOORGATE Best for: the City mum (or the super-busy City daughter). The package: Called “I Love Mum”, it certainly gets [...]
The revolution will be beamed into your head March 14, 2011 THE revolution is here and it won’t be televised. It will be beamed directly into your head. It will be everywhere you go, knowing what you are thinking, what you are wearing. It will probably be able to guess what you are going to do next, before even you know it. Welcome to “Gladvertising,” the [...]