The researched view: November 29

Each week, we produce a macro investing wrap of the best of the world’s content from domestic and international websites. Here’s what matters for the week ahead: This week, we take a look at The RBA’s Glenn Steven’s comments to the House of Representatives, Germany’s rise and rise as Europe’s bailout country of choice and much more. Higher inflation and tighter than desired monetary policy Glenn Stevens bi-annual appearance before the House of... Read More

European contagion: Will Spain or Portugal be next?

Now that the Irish bailout is out of the way, the world can return to normal right? Well all things considered, probably not, as this sort of ‘now we can all relax’ talk is what was being said less than eight months ago after the Greek bailout. The Greek economy is looking poorly and in the near future Greece may be the first nation to ask for a second bailout, but enough of that for now. Today the focus is on Spain and Portugal. Well, Spain to be exact, because by... Read More