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We're going in the right direction Feb 02 2010

AS we enter February there is some optimism on the horizon for the manufacturing and export businesses of the North East.Read

Growth is great but let's not get over-excited Feb 01 2010

THE economic growth reported this week, however minor, is much better news than we’ve enjoyed for some time. No one should get over excited about this latest set of figures and some will want to downplay this upturn completely.Read

It may be time to go on the defensive Feb 01 2010

IF 2009 was the time to "dash for trash" only time will tell what the theme for 2010 will be. Following the low point in the stock market in March 2009, investors who positioned their portfolios towards cyclical sectors were handsomely rewarded.Read

Is society needled for PIN money? Jan 28 2010

MONEY, or at least the way we pay for things, is changing rapidly. About 25 years ago, I remember, I was researching and writing about a development which was set to transform our shopping lives, even though it was still only a gleam in the eyes of retailers and bankers.Read

Stocks are rocked by double hit Jan 27 2010

STOCKS were hit by a double whammy last week - namely fears that China's monetary tightening will slow global growth and concerns relating to President Obama’s proposed reforms of the US financial sector. Read

Papering over the cracks? Jan 27 2010

SO what should we make of the modest – to say the least – 0.1% growth recorded by the UK economy during the last quarter of 2009? What is for certain is that no-one will be celebrating this tentative step out of the "great recession", as the Tories have helpfully renamed it.Read

North needs to embrace new growth Jan 26 2010

TODAY the latest GDP figures will be published which are expected to show the UK to have moved out of recession in the last quarter of 2009.Read

Poverty still the reality for too many Jan 25 2010

WHILE much of the political discourse is focusing on the ‘need’ to reduce the public deficit as quickly as possible, forming a key battleground for the General Election, some apparently less glamorous discussions are struggling for airtime.Read

Aberdeen managers have many assets Jan 25 2010

WE are initiating coverage of Aberdeen Asset Management with an outperform recommendation. The asset managers have performed well in 2009, on the back of rallying markets.Read

If rates go up, you read it here first Jan 21 2010

NINE months ago I remarked that gold was over US$900 an ounce and that some mavericks were even predicting the price reaching US$1,500.Read

North East needs to be ready to grasp the Davos nettle Jan 21 2010

THE end of January sees a significant anniversary in the world of business with the 40th World Economic Forum being held in the Swiss resort of Davos working under the banner of "Improving the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign and Rebuild".Read

Conferences are great for the region Jan 20 2010

HOSTING major conferences in NewcastleGateshead provides a significant boost to the regional economy as well as providing the perfect platform for North East businesses to forge important new networks and showcase their expertise. Read

German bunds may be a worthy investment Jan 20 2010

LAST week, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its base rate on hold at 1%, much as markets had expected, with the accompanying statement indicating that the economic recovery would be "uneven".Read

United deal makes business sense Jan 20 2010

THE response to Northern Rock's surprise decision to renew its shirt sponsorship of Newcastle United was predictable in one respect and surprising in another.Read

Togetherness works Jan 20 2010

LATER today we'll see the jobs data from the Department from Work and Pensions on the number of people in employment at the end of last year.Read

Staggering to feet and straight into an uncertain future Jan 20 2010

BRITAIN’S return from the brink of economic catastrophe will be slow and unsteady on a road full of pitfalls, the HSBC’s chief UK economist Mark Berrisford-Smith told members of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum this month.Read

Opportunity to rebalance UK economy Jan 19 2010

AS part of the Great North Revolution programme launched last year, 30 North East business leaders yesterday attended a tour of the Printable Electronics Technology Centre (Petec) at Sedgefield.Read

Bankers still don't get why we're angry Jan 18 2010

THE continuing precarious nature of Tata Corus in Redcar, the announcement of Bosch to close its components factory in South Wales and the general, pervasive mood of anxiety and uncertainty in the majority of workplaces contrasts dramatically with the astounding picture of returning large-scale bonuses being dished out by arrogant, ignorant bankers.Read

Survivors eye challenging year ahead Jan 18 2010

WHAT a difference a year makes. This is certainly the case for the retail sector.Read

A positive start to the New Year Jan 13 2010

THE publication this week of the North East Business Barometer survey provided a welcome dose of good news as firms battled against the snow in a difficult start to the new year.Read

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