David Vaughan

I began covering the global markets as a freelance writer in Dubai at the precise moment that half of the Emirate were forced to down tools and get the first plane home. It was, to say the least, an interesting time. I have witnessed the Middle East financially fold and somehow come back from the brink and I’m still here six years later. I look at the Asian, US and European markets too and provide analysis and thought on developments as they happen.

Mining Profits Buried In A £166 Billion Hole

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The global mining industry fell into a £166 billion hole last year as the market values of companies collapsed. Profits were also rocked – falling by nearly three-quarters to £12 billion. The figures were also skewed by emerging market mining companies making around 314 billion in profits, while those in developed nations were £2.38 billion … Read more

Egypt Terror Alert As Bomb Blast Kill Tourists

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British travellers are warned to stay away from the North Sinai in Egypt due to alerts that terrorists are planning more attacks. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) urges all British expats, business travellers and tourists to keep away from the area. Only the tourist resorts of Sharm el Shiekh are given the all clear … Read more