The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
Top Story » Markets shudder at unforeseen Dubai debt standstillRelated »JENNIFER HUGHES and DAVID OAKLEY in London and SIMEON KERR in DubaiSTOCK MARKETS around the world were convulsed yesterday as investors scrambled to understand the implications of Dubai World’s restructuring and unexpected debt standstill.Shares in Dublin fell by almost 3 per cent and the price of Irish Government...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Greeks set ECB toneBy David Oakley and Kerin Hope Published: November 23 2009 20:27 | Last updated: November 23 2009 20:27The Greeks have issued a warning to the rest of the eurozone.The country’s bonds and stock market fell sharply last week after its central bank governor cautioned its banks against relying too heavily on the European Central Bank for financial support. Other eurozone...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Rich emerging nations tap bondsBy David Oakley and Robin WigglesworthPublished: November 18 2009 20:09 | Last updated: November 18 2009 20:09An unusual trend is developing in emerging markets.Countries that do not need to borrow are doing precisely that. In spite of being flush with cash, they are tapping international bond markets as they seek to build up war chests in case of future...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Investors see need for government action, write David Oakley, Michael Mackenzie and Lindsay Whipp
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Emerging nations act to curb dollar impactBy David Oakley and Peter GarnhamPublished: November 11 2009 17:56 | Last updated: November 11 2009 17:56Nowhere is the weaker dollar hurting more than in emerging markets.The US currency has fallen by as much as 40 per cent since March against some emerging market currencies – such as the Brazilian real and the South African rand – which is making...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The European covered bond market has overtaken 2008 levels, but can this move rekindle interest for covered bonds in the US, ask David Oakley and Nicole Bullock
computing (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... shop’s web site. Hamleys.com appears to be up and running again. The firm’s head of IT David Oakley refused to comment on what caused the glitch. Earlier this year, the company had to slash its IT budget by five to 10 per cent and reduce the department’s headcount as part of an overall restructuring plan. The business then focused on renegotiating supplier contracts,...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
A UK minister's comments expose conflicts, between market participants and the corporate world, writes David Oakley
