Two major landmarks were passed last week. One was the eighteenth anniversary of what was first called Black Wednesday, when the pound fell out of the ERM. The other was the second anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Bros, when the world was seemingly thrust towards financial disaster. Clearly, September is a dangerous month. This one has passed without incident – so far. 19 Sep 2010 What can a government do to boost demand when all conventional policies have shot their bolt? Or, to put it differently, what is Plan B? 12 Sep 2010 Over the years the housing market has been one of my favourite subjects – and one that has provided rich pickings for my critics. It is time to face their ire again. 05 Sep 2010Roger Bootle
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 and the
challenges facing the world's policymakers.
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It looks as if investment bankers are back to their old arrogant ways
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Sunday, 26 September 2010
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