Putin Upbeat About Russia Economy Despite Sanctions
Russian president Vladimir Putin has scoffed at international claims that his country’s economy is in trouble and that rouble is in decline. In a telephone
Currency Volatility Bolsters Flagging Global Economy
Currency exchange rate fluctuations are likely to bolster the global economy as countries start to see their growth paths diverge, says the International Monetary Fund.
Is China About To Enter Asia Currency War?
All eyes are on the Chinese yuan as Asia Pacific central banks tinker with interest rates to try to spur economic growth. Banks are cutting
Burgernomics – A Bite Sized Look At Currency Rates
If you like your economics in bite-size chunks, the new Big Mac currency index has been served up by The Economist magazine. The index was
Triple Assault On Russian Economy Triggers Inflation
Inflation in Russia could hit as high as 17% by the end of the year, the country’s government has warned. The statement is interpreted as
Why The Swiss Decided To Cut Links With The Euro
Panic in the foreign exchange markets followed the sudden decoupling of the Swiss France from the Euro. Hedge funds, forex speculators and stock markets all
Islamic State To Start Minting Gold And Silver Coins
So the Islamic State wants to start minting coins to escape the tyrannical yoke of foreign countries that control economies with the flow of paper
Strong Pound Is Good News For Expat Spenders
A stronger pound is good news for expats who have more spending power overseas. Sterling has seen a steady rise against other major currencies over
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Investment Scams Make Millions Despite Warnings
Carbon credit scammers selling worthless investments to vulnerable investors at sky-high prices were shut down by the High Court in the public interest. A network
Forex Banking Scandal Probe Could Last Years
Expats may have been the victims of a banking scandal involving the fixing of foreign currency exchange rates, according to financial watchdogs. International regulators are
New tag links lost luggage with frequent fliers
Lost luggage disrupts the lives of thousands of expats and business travellers and costs airlines billions of pounds to retrieve and reunite suitcases and bags
Expats Urged To Flee Ukraine by FCO
Expats, business travellers and holidaymakers are warned not to travel to the disputed The Crimea region of Ukraine. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) recommends
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