Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, September 09 - 2012 at 10:01

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 04 - 2012 at 11:22
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, September 02 - 2012 at 09:35

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 28 - 2012 at 09:25
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Tuesday, August 21 - 2012 at 11:02
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Monday, August 13 - 2012 at 15:14
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, July 15 - 2012 at 10:27
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Saturday, June 30 - 2012 at 21:37
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, June 24 - 2012 at 08:33
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Monday, June 18 - 2012 at 08:22

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 14 - 2012 at 15:31
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, June 10 - 2012 at 08:27

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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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 23 - 2012 at 12:47
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director UK EMEA, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, May 20 - 2012 at 09:58
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director UK EMEA, Forex.com

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.
Middle East: Sunday, May 13 - 2012 at 09:13