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Professor of International Economics and Finance City, University of London
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Keith Pilbeam is a Professor of International Economics and Finance at City University of London, UK. He obtained his PhD from the European University Institute in Florence (EUI.eu) where ...more

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The Bank Of England Has Seriously Lost The Plot
Oh dear the Bank of England seems to have seriously lost the plot. So today it announced a rate cut from 0.5% to 0.25% and yes it is back to money printing increasing its Quantitative Easing programme by a further £70 billion.
A World Of Negative Government Bond Yields
There has been a long running decline in bond yields since their peak in the 1980's in industrialized nations but few economists foresaw the day that government bond yields would actually turn negative.
Brexit Induced Recession Ahead And Worse To Come
It gives me no pleasure to say this but Brexit is going to be extremely costly to the UK economy over the next 3 to 4 years. The effects of the Brexit vote are immediate.
The Complexity Of Trade Talks Post Brexit
The exit costs of leaving the European Union were completely ignored by the Brexiteers but will become very apparent I promise you that.
Economic Consequences Of Brexit:
Brexit would hold back GDP in all European economies, particularly in the near term resulting from heightened uncertainty would create about the future of Europe.
Sterling Volatility In The Run Up To The June 23 Referendum
There is an old saying about currency markets, "that the only certainty is that the exchange rate will fluctuate."
Yep Brexit Would Be A Disaster For The UK
A vote for Brexit will have severe adverse short term and long term economic consequences.
The Zombies Are Finally Being Culled!
One of the adverse effects of extraordinary low interest rates and quantitative easing policies is that it has enabled a lot of zombie companies to stay in business.
Goldman's $5.1 Billion Fine - Caveat Venditor
Goldman Sach's is supposedly coughing up a $5.1 billion headline figure for its role in mis-selling dodgy Mortgage Backed Securities in the 2005-2007 run up to the financial crisis.
A Dozen Reasons Why I Am Voting To Remain In The European Union
12 simple reasons why I want the UK to remain as part of the European Union.
The Chinese Bank Bailout Begins
For some time I have been going on about the huge amount of non performing bank loans (NPL's) in the Chinese banking system. The Chinese response to the 2008-2009 global financial meltdown was to go on an unprecedented public spending binge.
Central Bankers Should Stop Intervening
I am fed up with the way central bankers are distorting global financial markets and housing markets. Just because you can print as much money as you like does not mean you should do so.
Japan Joins The Negative Interest Rate Club
Well just when you think Central Banks can't get any more stupid Japan's central Bank announced it is joining the likes of Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark with negative short run interest rates...
We May Be Near A Bottom For Commodities
Well, we have certainly started the year badly problems in China are coming to the fore, the US stock market down 6% and many European stock markets have had a terrible start to the year.
The Fed Is Way Behind The Curve
Wow a 25 basis points rise after massive printing of money and unprecedented debt creation. The Global capital markets are now so distorted they are actually celebrating the rise. At least for a day or two but don't expect the rally to last !
A Medium Term Peak For S&P 500 Companies?
The last 6 years have been great for US companies. Record low interest rates have enabled firms to borrow and refinance cheaply. Low rates have also kept up consumer demand, inflated stock and property prices and had a wealth effect on consumers.
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