Archive for April, 2009

Short Week………..Big Moves!!!

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People are always telling me how when we have a 4 day week they feel more tired than they would normally as they still try to fit 5 days work into the shorter time. Well this time the currency markets and exchange rates appear to be doing the same. Sterling has been working overtime the last couple of days and anyone with currency requirements could really take advantage!!

Maybe we should go for permanent 4 day weeks.

“Boss, what do you think?”

Happy Thursday
Eugene!!

Is the Euro Done For?

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Is this the end? (more…)

Who Wants Some Property?

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If you, unlike me, have enough money to purchase your own property then the news that the slump in house prices has eased may be be of interest. (more…)

Dollar Weakening

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The US Dollar has weakened to its lowest level in almost two months this afternoon following on from some good news announced yesterday by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. A sign of green shoots you may ask??

There is also news that the car giant General Motors may have to go into receivership but let’s see…my thoughts are that being American myself I think we’ll battle through don’t you??

Goldman Sachs Release Financial Statements

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Goldman Sachs, the first of a few major US banks releasing financial statements this week, has reported a net quarterly profit of $1.8bn (£1.2bn) beating analysts expectations. (more…)