I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking what a crazy few weeks it's been! Some commentators have argued the recent rollercoaster ride in financial markets has been a long time coming, whilst others are busy speculating the end is in sight.
Whatever camp you are in, one thing is for certain- the events we have witnessed are unprecedented. Quite how this financial tale will unfold is truly anyone's guess - I am certainly no financial expert and would not profess to have an insightful view of the medium term outcome but I am inherently suspicious of any plan that manages to wipe out 20 years of a society's excessive behaviour in one afternoon. My sense is that we are at (or beyond) an economic crossroads and there will not be a quick fix despite the hurried efforts of some key decision/policy makers. Whilst the market unc...
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