Markets did not create the euro, politicians did. And they made a thoroughly bad job of it. Now they blame the markets for spotting their shoddy workmanship. 02 Oct 2011 The Chancellor's policy of credit easing and QE aims to avoid the real problem of facing up to a grid-locked banking system, writes Liam Halligan. 08 Oct 2011 More than one in three international investors expect a global economic meltdown within the next 12 months, according to a new Bloomberg poll. Far more - almost 70pc - say the world economy is deteriorating, up from just 18pc four months ago. 01 Oct 2011 News emerged last week that during August, UK inflation went up. Again. The consumer price index (CPI) index last month showed that prices were 4.5pc higher than the same month in 2010. 17 Sep 2011
Roger 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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Financial markets hold politicians to account over the euro crisis
Liam Halligan
Liam Halligan's column tackles head on the key issues facing the British and global economy.
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Sunday, 9 October 2011
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