Tim Fox
Articles
Egypt finds recovery an elusive target to hit
On the surface the country is faring well following the Arab Spring and the revolution there but it faces a tough road ahead to get the shattered economy back on track.
How quickly did July's economic relief turn to dust
The global economy is clearly skating on very thin ice. So where did it all go wrong, and where do we go from here?
As QE2 sails off into the horizon, do not mourn its passing
The end of quantitative easing in the United States marks a shift in monetary policy that should remove uncertainty from world markets, writes Tim Fox.
Big opportunities with lower interest rates
Bringing down the cost of borrowing encourages investment and spreads liquidity. The signs are good that this will continue, giving the UAE economy a welcome boost.
Shopping baskets laden with speculation
Market reaction to rising food price rises cannot be hasty or ill-considered if inflation is to be kept under control. Now that the US Fed has acted caution is paramount.
There are no victors in a world currency war
The sabre-rattling over foreign exchange policies could result in the nations involved sparking a conflict that ends up damaging the global economic recovery.
Saudi strength set to drive regional recovery
The GCC's largest economy shows signs of returning good health as key credit and monetary figures improve. That should provide a stimulus for its neighbours.
Double-dip or nothing more dire than a blip?
Recent events and global economic data are increasing fears that a second global downturn is on the way, but what is more likely is a generally steady return to solidity.
