Nick Beams

‘Global investment puzzle’

“Why do so many people managing listed companies that carry out a large portion of the world’s capital ... Published 29 Jun, 2015 06:28am
A turning point

A turning point

More than 40 countries have now indicated they want to be part of the China-backed Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. Updated 06 Apr, 2015 08:32am
Growing warnings about bubbles

Growing warnings about bubbles

In effect, corporate and bond markets have been turned into a giant Ponzi scheme where profits can continue to... Published 30 Mar, 2015 06:42am

Financial turbulence

The rise in the dollar’s value has reignited fears that so-called emerging markets could ace financial problems because Published 16 Mar, 2015 06:50am

Increasing financial fragility

“A continued depreciation of the domestic currency against the dollar could reduce the creditworthiness ... Published 15 Dec, 2014 06:22am
Oil price slide rocks world economy

Oil price slide rocks world economy

The most immediate impact of the decision was seen in Russia, where the ruble hit a record low against the dollar. Updated 08 Dec, 2014 07:35am

Japan’s slide into recession

A breakdown of the third quarter data shows that the sales tax hike’s impact was more severe than anticipated Published 24 Nov, 2014 06:22am

Worsening job and wage market

A report prepared for a meeting of G20 labour ministers held in Australia last week has highlighted the... Published 15 Sep, 2014 06:26am

Gathering global slump

“There is a risk of depression lasting years, leaving even Japan’s lost decade in the shade,” says Nobel laureate Published 08 Sep, 2014 06:14am

Warnings on financial system

Debt ratios in the advanced economies had risen by 20pc to reach 275pc of GDP, and 40pc of syndicated loans were to Published 28 Jul, 2014 06:46am

Our currency and your problem

CONCERNS are growing in international financial markets of a major potential crisis, as soon as the US Federal... Updated 09 Sep, 2013 07:47am