Brazilian history of hyper-inflation, and the resulting propensity to consume

People who have witnessed hyper-inflation may fear that if crisis hits again, they may loose all of the value of their savings… ... the current account deficit, and in turn scares away foreign investors…driving down the exchange rate ... , not in my generation in the USA). While I dont think inflation is a risk in Brazil at the moment (although [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:58:29

Blog posts (4) | Videos (1)
 

Interest rate cut 'affecting French investment opportunities'

Those considering purchasing property in France are likely to find doing so much more costly due to the current weak pound, it has been claimed. Gary Field of foreign exchange firm RationalFX explained that the recent cut in UK interest rates to two per cent will have an impact on the exchange rate, making properties in France [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:01:08

Is Gord benefitting from the recession upsides?

How key a factor is this in current poll ratings? We are told that 27,000 Woolworths staff are set to be losing their jobs in the New Year, ... on the foreign exchange markets and businesses up and down the country struggle with their banks ... the cost of a litre of diesel is now below the £1 mark, mortgage rates are at their lowest [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:32:35

Currency Swapping: Hotter Than Wife Swapping?

OK, so the post title is idiotic (but catchy!) I can explain the former, though the latter is beyond the scope of this blog's coverage ... for a foreign currency at the prevailing exchange rate to help tide over its current FX funding needs. At an agreed date, the process is reversed, with the future exchange rate determined by the interest [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 10:56:00

4 Results