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UK faces two-year recession if euro fails – papers

IFAonline | 02 Feb 2012 | 09:30

A eurozone meltdown would plunge Britain back into a two-year recession and send unemployment soaring above 10%, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

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Eurozone crisis: All the reaction on an evening of downgrades

The financial crisis engulfing the eurozone took a fresh twist last night after Standard & Poor's cut the credit rating on nine eurozone countries, including France's AAA rating, and Greece's debt talks collapsed without agreement.

IFAonline | 14 Jan 2012 | 09:30
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How US managers weathered the storm

Charlotte Richards finds out how US managers have navigated a difficult period and assesses the impact the eurozone crisis has had on the market.

Professional Adviser | 12 Jan 2012 | 08:00

Other eurozone articles

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The good, the bad and the ugly: A year in review

It’s been another busy (and in some instances raucous) year in financial services. While it’s been a positive 12 months in many respects for advisers, the regulator has again come in for criticism...

Professional Adviser | 22 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Moody's warns on UK's AAA status

Ratings agency Moody's has warned the UK's prized AAA rating is at risk from the eurozone crisis despite the austerity measures taken to help retain its current status.

IFAonline | 21 Dec 2011 | 07:45
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Equity markets set to rally next year – Skandia

The eurozone debt crisis will be resolved in 2012 with equity markets set to stage a strong recovery, according to Skandia Investment Group (SIG).

IFAonline | 19 Dec 2011 | 14:27
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Major insurers hit by credit rating warning

Axa, Allianz and Aviva groups are among 15 insurers that Standard & Poors (S&P) have warned face a downgrade in their credit rating.

Cover | 12 Dec 2011 | 14:31
Conservative prime minister David Cameron

UK isolated from new Europe treaty; Cameron vs Sarkozy on City rules

Prime minister David Cameron has caused the EU to fracture after refusing to sign up to a new treaty over concerns about financial services regulation.

IFAonline | 09 Dec 2011 | 07:50
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No such thing as risk free

Skerritts’ head of investments Andrew Merricks asks if there are any ‘safe’ investments out there as the eurozone hurtles towards a messy denouement.

Professional Adviser | 08 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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S&P threatens 15-nation downgrade as Merkel and Sarkozy strike euro accord

Ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) said France and Germany are among 15 nations that have been put on "credit watch" due to fears over the impact of the debt crisis.

IFAonline | 06 Dec 2011 | 07:39
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Revealed: UK banks' exposure to eurozone debt

As the eurozone crisis reaches a crescendo, the Bank of England has revealed just how much exposure UK banks have to the region's most troubled economies.

IFAonline | 05 Dec 2011 | 15:00
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Autumn Statement: UK borrowing forecasts rise by £112bn

The Office for Budget Responsibility has revised public sector net borrowing forecasts even as Chancellor George Osborne proclaims the effect of falling gilt yields.

IFAonline | 29 Nov 2011 | 12:59
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BoE cuts UK growth forecast on double-dip fears

The Bank of England has been forced to cut growth forecasts for the UK to 1% amid fears of a double-dip recession brought on by the eurozone crisis.

IFAonline | 14 Nov 2011 | 07:10

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