Friday 14th February 2020
The markets slipped momentarily into risk-off as the number of Corona virus infections jumped in volume, but concern slipped back a little as it became clear that the way cases were being measured had changed. Phil Dobbie discusses the shift in mood with NAB’s David de Garis in London. They also talk about the resignation of the UK’s Chancellor, Sajid Javid. The pound has gained somewhat, perhaps on the hope that more control from Boris Johnson will clear the way for some of his high-spending election promises. The Euro fell further, ahead of GDP numbers today and could fall below technical levels in the next 24 hours.
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Bitcoin and the Future of Money
How does Bitcoin work, and will it ever be anything other can a vehicle for speculators?
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Save money by beating the bots
Can you beat the bots online to save some money. Jasmine BIrtles explains how, plus more tax changes coming from Rishi Sunak and what are the chances of a holiday in the sun this year?
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Markets accentuate the positive, but BoE contemplates the negative
Whether it’s a V or a U shaped recovery, we might be passing the low point, says NAB’s David de Garis on another positive day, pushing equities higher, along with the Aussie dollar.
