Inflation in the UK is measured by the consumer price index (CPI), which uses a basket of goods comprising of the things the average household buys to measure whether prices are going up or down. With the average family spending… Continue reading “Has the Vote to Brexit Made Christmas Even More Expensive?”
Author Archives: Rewan Tremethick
Moving Overseas to Work? How to Create a Personal Brand to Land Expat Jobs
Thanks to the internet, in particular social media, it’s easier than ever to connect with recruiters and potential employers. However, the competition is fiercer too – even when you look abroad. But being online gives you a chance to promote… Continue reading “Moving Overseas to Work? How to Create a Personal Brand to Land Expat Jobs”
USD Surges: Fed Hike Bets Break Records after Hitting 100% for the First Time
A major indicator of market expectations for interest rates broke records yesterday after rising to 100% for the first time ever. A staggering US$2.1 trillion in total had been wagered on the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to 0.75% in… Continue reading “USD Surges: Fed Hike Bets Break Records after Hitting 100% for the First Time”
How has Donald Trump’s Election Victory Changed Currency Forecasts?
2016 turned out to be a pretty dramatic year. In the wake of the latest turn up for the books markets and analysts are still scrambling to understand the new political landscape and identify the key risks. Surprisingly, the immediate… Continue reading “How has Donald Trump’s Election Victory Changed Currency Forecasts?”
Breaking: USD Exchange Rates Shaken as Donald Trump Wins US Election 2016
Many analysts had claimed it wouldn’t happen. The polls suggested Clinton was by far the most likely victor, with some experts predicting she would secure double the Electoral College seats of her Republican rival. But the market fear that the… Continue reading “Breaking: USD Exchange Rates Shaken as Donald Trump Wins US Election 2016”
Looking to Work Abroad in IT? Australia and New Zealand have a Skills Shortage
The antipodes are in the midst of a skills crisis. Growth in the information and communications technology sector is racing ahead. According to the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, ‘over the past decade, investment in Computer Software… Continue reading “Looking to Work Abroad in IT? Australia and New Zealand have a Skills Shortage”