Coping with Europe's great slowdown

Article Abstract:

The business cycle in Europe is in a recovery phase, but economic growth has been weak. Policies geared to controlling inflation have also affected growth. In addition there have been attempts to reduce budget deficits which have depressed activity since monetary policy has not been loosened to compensate. Corporate earnings could be affected leading to concern among investors. Germany is attractive to investors because interest rates can be lowered, and Spain should enjoy economic growth in 1996.

Economic aspects, Financial markets, Western Europe

---

Hi-tech Europe comes to market

Article Abstract:

Easdaq is a new European stock exchange set up by financial institutions and geared to growing high-technology firms in the same way as Nasdaq in the US. reporting requirements for companies using Easdaq resemble those of Nasdaq rather than European stock exchanges. Other companies carrying out offers on Easdaq include Innogenetics, a biotechnology company from Belgium, and Artwork Systems, a software company. The new exchange has to attract institutional investors in order to provide liquidity.

High technology industry, Investments, Securities, EASDAQ S.A./N.V.

---

US scare hits shares

Article Abstract:

Share prices in the US have been affected by concern over corporate earnings and this has affected prices for shares elsewhere in the world. There has been a change in sentiment rather than fundamentals, according to Panmure Gordon's Ian Williams. The behavior of mutuals will influence how large any correction may be. Companies that have issued profit warnings or reported a drop in profit include Hewlett Packard and Motorola, which have both seen a drop in their share prices.

United States

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Company doctor in the hot seat. Amstrad: resignation hits shares. Hard impact at Compaq
• Abstracts: Defence deals heat up. Defence float hits shares. Raytheon: the best form of defence...
• Abstracts: Electrolux. Kenwood Appliances

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.