Economy
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Why improving health is an excellent investment in the economy
Last week the IPPR’s Commission on Health and Prosperity published its final report. The report not only makes a number of important recommendations for future health policy, but it also focuses on how better health can also improve economic outcomes. I must admit, when I was first asked to be a member of that Commission, I did have a…
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Market Talk – September 23, 2024
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 closed • Shanghai increased 12.10 points or 0.44% to 2,748.92 • Hang Seng decreased 11.46 points or -0.06% to 18,247.11 • ASX 200 decreased 56.60 points or -0.69% to 8,152.90 • SENSEX increased 384.30 points or 0.45% to 84,928.61 • Nifty50 increased 148.10 points or 0.57%…
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In presenting a macroeconomic fiscal stance, Rachel Reeves and Labour need to talk about improving public services rather than book balancing
Most of this series will be about the economics behind the budget. So far we have had why tax increases rather than economic growth is how to end austerity. Later posts will look at fiscal rules, public investment and what tax rises are possible within the Chancellor’s commitments. This post is more political. It looks at the extent to…
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Market Talk – September 9, 2024
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 175.72 points or -0.48% to 36,215.75 • Shanghai decreased 29.32 points or -1.06% to 2,736.49 • Hang Seng decreased 247.34 points or -1.42% to 17,196.96 • ASX 200 decreased 25.30 points or -0.32% to 7,988.10 • SENSEX increased 375.61 points or 0.46% to 81,559.54 •…
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PRIVATE BLOG – The Share Markets & September
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PRIVATE BLOG – Middle East Armageddon Starts September?
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Market Talk – August 19, 2024
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 674.05 points or -1.77% to 37,388.62 • Shanghai increased 14.24 points or 0.49% to 2,893.67 • Hang Seng increased 139.41 points or 0.80% to 17,569.57 • ASX 200 increased 9.30 points or 0.12% to 7,980.40 • KOSPI decreased 22.87 points or -0.85% to 2,674.36…
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Market Talk – August 12, 2024
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 193.85 points or 0.56% to 35,025.00 • Shanghai decreased 3.99 points or -0.14% to 2,858.20 • Hang Seng increased 21.42 points or 0.13% to 17,111.65 • ASX 200 increased 36.00 points or 0.46% to 7,813.70 • KOSPI increased 29.87 points or 1.15% to 2,618.30 •…
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PRIVATE BLOG – The LIQUIDITY CRISIS Threat From Japan
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Market Talk – July 29, 2024
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 801.22 points or 2.13% to 38,468.63 Shanghai increased 0.95 points or 0.03% to 2,891.85 Hang Seng increased 217.03 points or 1.28% to 17,238.34 ASX 200 increased 68.30 points or 0.86% to 7,989.60 KOSPI increased 33.63 points or 1.23% to 2,765.53 SENSEX increased 23.12 points or…
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