Informes Semanales en Ingles

Informes Noticiosos del The Economist, Wall Street Journal y Financial Times

SEMANA DEL 26 AL 31 DE MARZO DE 2013

THE ECONOMIST

Global House Prices

Housing markets remain fragile and banks in this situation must be very cautious not to repeat what happened in the USA in 2008. And the euro zone is affected by this situation. Spain has a notice able drop in housing prices due too are supply that leave the building boom before the recent crisis and unemployment levels currently presented. The same happens with Italy and the Nether and though the decline is slower. France can support more easily fall in prices since their banks are better prepared. Germany is in better condition and reporting earnings to owners since before the crisis, home less ness reported. Britain has no such serious problems of Spain and polls are better able to access housing finance. The housing market seems to sustain able uses, as the Federal Reserve has pledged to keep monetary policy extremely flexible for the next two years.

WALL STREET JOURNAL

Todd Myers: Countries With ‘Dutch Disease’ Could Face Some Instability

Major oil exporters like Venezuela and Russia, almost certainly affected their economies if the U.S. increases oil production. Logically international oil demand from U.S. falls as it makes efficient use of resources to produce. Countries dependent on oil exports will have to seek alternative markets and this makes prices fluctuate affecting the market. Anyway, the rise in demand for petroleum has been linked to increased population and a greater use of oil per capita.

FINANCIAL TIMES

Officials rule out Cyprus crisis ‘template’

According to the authorities of the European Central Bank for Cyprus is special and does not become a model to get the euro area countries of their crisis. The characteristics of the crisis presented in Cyprus are not present in other euro area countries, Cyprus has a concentration of problems not presented elsewhere. The rescue presented for Cyprus does not guarantee work for another country. Cyprus is a specific case of exceptional challenges that require rescuing the measures that have been agreed.

SEMANA DEL 01 AL 05 DE ABRIL DE 2013

THE ECONOMIST

A Bit Expensive

Bitcoins`s record price looks like a bubble

The bitcoin is an electronic currency, but more than a coin is a software application. Few managers have bitcoin hate talk. But in recent months it has become an excellent investment to make money, the price of a unit is triggered. Unlike other currencies, bitcoin not determined by any central issuing authority. In contrast is generated according to a predetermined formula for thousands of computers to solve mathematical algorithm as it generates more coins become more complex. It is a currency that has very few users, are more speculators who make investment.

WALL STREET JOURNAL

U.S. stock indexes jumped to record highs as health-care stocks added to their recent gains and Cyprus got an extra year's reprieve on its debts.

The U.S. stock market has shown signs of recovery, thanks to gains recorded by health insurers, the possible recovery of Cyprus with another year of financial breathing. It seems that the people have given impetus was less sensitive to the economy, which shows that investor optimism remains limited. The indicator Dow rose 95 points. The Standard & Poors rose 10 points, while the Nasdaq rose 25 points. These indices are expected to continue to show better results.

FINANCIAL TIMES

Spain threatened by resurgent credit crunch

The situation of bank loans to SMEs in Spain is difficult. The credit crunch has prevented the growth of this important sector for the Spanish economy, representing nearly 99% of all companies. This situation has impacted negatively on growth expectations for companies like Manuel Rodriguez dedicated to building guitars for local musicians of flamenco. Starting a business in Spain is complicated because banks curtail lending and when they do attach to very high interest rates. The Spanish government is an attempt to alleviate the problem, put in place measures to improve the flow of capital to small businesses, including the reduction of value added tax and a reinforced monitoring regime of credit guarantees. Some of the largest banks in Spain, meanwhile, have established new lines of credit to SMEs to help loosen financing constraints.

SEMANA DEL 01 AL 12 DE ABRIL DE 2013

THE ECONOMIST

Forecasts of GDP growth and inflation for 2013

According to forecasts of respondents by The Economist in 2013, for the United States, Japan and the euro area GDP and inflation have changed since March 2012. United States has set up by improvements in the housing market, with inflation between 1.5% and 2.5%. Japan seems positive monetary stimulus driven and a weaker yen, with inflation between 0% and 1%. Growth for the Euro Area GDP has declined, falling by more than one percentage point in 12 months, with inflation between 1.5% and 2%.

WALL STREET JOURNAL

Obama Reaches for Middle Ground With New Budget Plan

Obama presents his new budget plan for approval in Congress. It expects revenue from new taxes that will be charged to the richest. It is a plan that will allow the economy to grow gringa and reduce its fiscal deficit for 2014 at 744,000 million dollar. This would put the deficit for 2014 and approximately 4.4% of gross domestic product, compared with projected deficit of 5.3% in 2013. It expects to invest in infrastructure, the creation of institutes to boost manufacturing, among others.

FINANCIAL TIMES

BoJ to pursue inflation target ‘flexibly’

Japan's central bank kept its inflation target at 2%, but tightening monetary policy if needed to avoid unwanted effects that are counter to the economic growth. The idea is prudence in the management avoiding inflationary potential asset bubbles. Experts say the move is good for expanding economic growth but at the risk that the inflation target is not achieved. There are some skeptics who think the central bank is not able to pull Japan out of deflation through monetary expansion alone.