http://theglobalherald.com News, Analysis & Reflection Mon, 21 May 2012 11:05:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://theglobalherald.com/how-japan-survived-200-debt-to-gdp-clem-chambers/28154/ http://theglobalherald.com/how-japan-survived-200-debt-to-gdp-clem-chambers/28154/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 21:56:53 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28154 “If Japan can survive for a generation on 200 per cent debt to GDP, why can’t Europe and America?” Clem Chambers, CEO of ADVFN.com and author of titles including ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Value Investing,’ explains. The fiscal budgets and balances of US and European markets are horribly in deficit. Major changes are required to [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/how-japan-survived-200-debt-to-gdp-clem-chambers/28154/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/world-economy-remains-in-intensive-care-clem-chambers/28151/ http://theglobalherald.com/world-economy-remains-in-intensive-care-clem-chambers/28151/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 21:42:48 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28151 “The world economy remains in ‘intensive care’ six years after the financial crisis kicked off. With underlying problems remaining unfixed, something has to give” writes Clem Chambers, CEO of ADVFN.com, Europe’s leading stocks and shares information site and author of titles including ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Value Investing’. In the good old days – i.e [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/world-economy-remains-in-intensive-care-clem-chambers/28151/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/the-ecb-response-to-spain-will-determine-european-fortunes-into-2014/28111/ http://theglobalherald.com/the-ecb-response-to-spain-will-determine-european-fortunes-into-2014/28111/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:16:07 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28111 Spain will be centre of ‘eurocrisis’ action this summer. If the European Central Bank can pull off a smooth refinancing, the crisis will finally be put to rest. If not, the next two years at least will continue to be rocky. Watch the strength of the Yen and Euro for signals, advises Clem Chambers, CEO [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/the-ecb-response-to-spain-will-determine-european-fortunes-into-2014/28111/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/to-have-a-sound-currency-union-you-need-a-sound-political-union-clem-chambers/28079/ http://theglobalherald.com/to-have-a-sound-currency-union-you-need-a-sound-political-union-clem-chambers/28079/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:20:01 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28079 The finger of ‘Euro Doom’ is now pointing at Spain, writes Clem Chambers, CEO of stocks and shares website ADVFN.com and author of titles including ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Value Investing’. Here we go again. Europe is about to go through the mangle one more. The finger of Euro doom is no longer pointing at [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/to-have-a-sound-currency-union-you-need-a-sound-political-union-clem-chambers/28079/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/bric-countries-hold-a-silver-lining-for-investors-clem-chambers/28077/ http://theglobalherald.com/bric-countries-hold-a-silver-lining-for-investors-clem-chambers/28077/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:59:23 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28077 A slump is looming for the world’s developing economies, yet for the clever investor, opportunities await, writes Clem Chambers, CEO of global stocks and shares site ADVFN.com and author of titles including ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Value Investing’. Finally an element of calm has returned to major financial markets. Currencies have stabilised. Equities are back [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/bric-countries-hold-a-silver-lining-for-investors-clem-chambers/28077/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/pensions-and-welfarecitizens-must-aggressively-fend-for-themselve/28066/ http://theglobalherald.com/pensions-and-welfarecitizens-must-aggressively-fend-for-themselve/28066/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:46:45 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28066 Take control of your financial future to ensure your pension is not a pittance, writes Clem Chambers, CEO of financial information site ADVFN.com and author of investment guides including ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Value Investing’. The economies of the West are, by normal financial standards, broke. Doubters need simply divide the debt of a country, [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/pensions-and-welfarecitizens-must-aggressively-fend-for-themselve/28066/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/summer-slump-in-markets-likely-clem-chambers/28049/ http://theglobalherald.com/summer-slump-in-markets-likely-clem-chambers/28049/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:50:19 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=28049 Markets have regained strength, yet Middle Eastern and Asian trade surpluses mean a summer slump is likely in store, warns Clem Chambers, CEO of stocks and shares site ADVFN.com and author of ‘101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners’. After last year’s turbulence, stock markets of the world have clawed their way back. They are [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/summer-slump-in-markets-likely-clem-chambers/28049/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/it-s-likely-a-us-government-credit-crunch-will-occur-in-2013/27963/ http://theglobalherald.com/it-s-likely-a-us-government-credit-crunch-will-occur-in-2013/27963/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:11:24 +0000 Clem Chambers http://theglobalherald.com/?p=27963 Massive trade imbalances are driving the current global economic situation. BRIC nations are in for a tough time. Meanwhile, the United States is on the edge of a credit crisis, says Clem Chambers, CEO of leading financial information site ADVFN.com and author of ‘101 Ways To Pick Stock Market Winners.’ The developed world runs trade [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/it-s-likely-a-us-government-credit-crunch-will-occur-in-2013/27963/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/eniro-abandons-acquisition-of-118-800-after-protracted-swedish-competition-process/27860/ http://theglobalherald.com/eniro-abandons-acquisition-of-118-800-after-protracted-swedish-competition-process/27860/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:19:15 +0000 Business Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=27860 Eniro has abandoned its acquisition of 118 800 after the Swedish Competition Authority indicated that it wanted to conduct and in-depth investigation into the deal. The Nordic search engine feared a “protracted process” and withdrew from the deal to buy the directory assistance service. With 3,600 employees in Sweden and Poland as well as revenues [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/eniro-abandons-acquisition-of-118-800-after-protracted-swedish-competition-process/27860/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/tomtom-launches-new-products-in-indonesia/27797/ http://theglobalherald.com/tomtom-launches-new-products-in-indonesia/27797/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:24:31 +0000 Business Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=27797 TomTom is poised to launch two new products in Indonesia – the Via and GO 2050 personal navigation devices. The new devices include commercial and buildings searches as well as hands-free calling. The Amsterdam-based company operates in 35 countries. Its 3,500 employees are in addition to licensing and distribution agreements. Chris Kearney, VP Asia Pacific [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/tomtom-launches-new-products-in-indonesia/27797/feed/ 0