Sunday, 25 July 2010

July 18 2010 | By Roger Bootle | Finance

There is a debate raging among economists about why inflation has recently been obstinately high. In many ways it holds the key to our economic future.

Video: Business Bullet: US banks, UK houses, India, Look ahead ...

July 16 2010 | Finance

Robert Miller with the latest City and business news on a nervous end-of-week session for Europe's markets, as US second quarter earnings season continues; Roger Bootle warns UK house prices will fall; the India investment story rolls on and a look ahead to companies in the news next week.

Are house prices set to fall again?

July 16 2010 | Finance

Hearts would have skipped a beat last week on reports that by 2015 there is a good chance that homes will be worth less than they were in 2007.


Roger Bootle - Business and economy comments

Finance

Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light on how the UK and world economies are performing.

Budget 2010: Tough and tame at the same time

June 23 2010 | Roger Bootle | Finance

By comparison with what we had grown used to, this Budget was a breath of fresh air. Moreover, the Chancellor went out of his way to be fair. But was it radical enough?

Video: Roger Bootle: VAT could hit 25pc

June 15 2010 | Finance

Telegraph columnist Roger Bootle tells Robert Miller that Chancellor George Osborne could raise VAT to 25pc in his first budget.

Roger Bootle - Business and economy comments

Finance

Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light on how the UK and world economies are performing.