Economy

  • us economy fragile but still holding together Doll

    us economy fragile but still holding together Doll

    Weaker-than-expected job data and a decline in equity and commodity prices contributed to a fall in US stock prices but Bob Doll still sees reasons to be cheerful.

  • us economy stable but needs round the clock care

    us economy stable but needs round the clock care

    The US economy may still be expanding but Neil Williams suggests that its monetary and fiscal stimuli still need to remain in place with interest rates and inflation likely to stay low for the next couple of years.

  • is the uk set fair for recovery

    is the uk set fair for recovery

    John Redwood sifts through the OBR’s forecast figures for UK economic growth and assesses where the growth will come from.

  • bob doll us to post double digit gains in 2012

    bob doll us to post double digit gains in 2012

    Bob Doll explains why US stock markets are set for a double-digit rise while its economy should be pleased with “muddling through” to grow by 2.5%.

  • A single UK will outlast a single Europe

    A single UK will outlast a single Europe

    Outspoken independent economist Roger Nightingale explains why the UK’s decision to stay out of Europe has historically always been the right one though now wants a referendum over the issue.