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Forex update, Euro and Gold prices up on sentiment
We take a look at whether the risk rally can be extended this week following the ECB ruling - which has seen Spanish bond yields continue to fall. We also give our outlook for EURUSD and the gold price, which is rallying on expected ECB and Fed stimulative policies.
Corporate Governance for SMEs - the need for implementation
Video: An overview of corporate governance for SMEs is provided by finance expert Khaled Mersi, Chief Business Officer & Chief Corporate Governance Officer, Just Falafel. Talking to Phil Blizzard he explains the importance of corporate governance for SMEs and how it should be implemented.
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Forex update, gold and oil prices monitored
This week we take a close look at the potential direction for the gold price and the price of Brent crude oil. Markets also watch for action from the ECB to stem the debt crisis, and digest the data out of the Bernanke speech on Friday.
The 'In and Outs' of Crowd Funding for your business or project
Video: Crowd funding and investment is a hot term these days, but its heritage actually goes back a long way. The building of the Statue of Liberty was funded this way and it was even used by Mozart. Phil Blizzard joins investment expert Chris Thomas Co-founder & CEO, Eureeca.com to discover more about this method of funding a business or project.
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Forex update, markets continue to wait for Fed decision
As the pivotal Jackson Hole meeting in the US approaches markets will scrutinise the FMOC meeting minutes to watch for potential shifts in QE policy. Oil prices, which have led the rally since the end of June, have bounced back, although bear watching for potential drops, while Gold prices in Euros could rally.
Forex update, a quiet week as markets watch for new data
The markets look like they may be turning over after treading water for most of last week. Markets will watch for a lot of data coming out of the UK and its effect on the pound Sterling. Brent Crude has bounced back since early June, but we are watching for resistance barriers, while Gold prices will likely be linked to Bernanke's statement at the end of August.
Forex update, Oil prices poised for further gains
Video: Brent crude oil prices recovered strongly last week, passing a key threshold that bodes well for further price rises in the near future.
Forex update, Markets react to Euro announcements
Video: Markets will react to the announcements out of the EU that the Funds can recapitalise banks, boosting Spain and Italy. Expect movement on the Euro on Thursday after the ECB summit.
Forex update, Euro expectations hinge on Germany, EU summit
Markets suffer as investors digest the information coming out of key markets, including the extension of Operation Twist by the US and the information coming out of the Eurozone - amid signs of slowing global growth. Looking ahead there is a slew of data expected out of the Eurozone countries this week, which is expected to impact both the Euro and oil prices.
Forex update, Greek elections dominate global markets
Markets wait for the results of the Greek elections, with investors solidifying their positions on the Euro last week. Expect major reactions regardless of the outcome in both the FX and commodities markets, where oil has felt a lot of downward pressure to remain below $100. Even a coalition government will only provide temporary respite as a number of fundamental issues need to be addressed, in addition to needing to watch developments in Italy and Spain.
Awards video test
The debut Gulf Capital SMEinfo Awards saw entries from more than 200 SMEs, across all business sectors. Phil Blizzard reports on the gala evening, held at the opulent Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which saw 55 shortlisted companies being recognised for their business achievements and from these 11 were announced as overall winners in the various categories of the awards.
Forex update, Central Banks fail to announce stimulus
Watch our weekly update as give our take on what could move markets this week as Euro watchers wait for Greek elections in two weeks and why central banks are not playing ball. The forecast for Gold continues to be interesting, as Fed Chairman Bernanke's statement moving away from QE saw the precious metal fall further.
PPP in Egypt is stable says ministry official
Video: The economic climate is now right for the private sector to be involved in the numerous projects across all sectors says Bassel Shoriah, GM, Utilities & Transport Sector, PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance, Egypt. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi he provides an overview of the range of projects in MENA's largest PPP and also about the framework and legal structure of the programme.
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Forex update, Germany pushed to soften austerity stance
The weekly update discusses the prospects for a recovery in the markets if Germany softens its stance towards austerity in the Eurozone periphery and also assesses the Facebook effect. Gold prices are also under the spotlight as markets feel pressure.
Forex update, Euro down on Greece turmoil, markets watch Gold prices
Video: Watch the weekly update as we ask if the sell-off in risk assets can continue. We take a look at the struggling EURUSD, the expectations for Eurozone Q1 results and at the gold price.
