Ceasefire boom in the balance

Article Abstract:

A bomb blast in Feb 1996 was followed by a drop in the share index of the Dublin stock exchange, Ireland, of under 0.5%. The drop may be small, but it follows a period of growth. Political stability has helped the Irish economy and has both aided consumer confidence and boosted investment opportunities. The tourist industry has also benefited from the ceasefire prior to the bomb blast. Shares most affected have been those of companies with greatest exposure to Northern Ireland and tourism.

Ireland

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Europe: core preferred

Article Abstract:

European share prices should be boosted by lower interest rates in 1996, and the Bundesbank is likely to reduce rates in summer 1996, James Capel forecasts. Bond yields would then be able to drop in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. Cyclical sectors are likely to see depressed earnings growth. Shares in companies in other sectors such as pharmaceuticals, with more stable earnings are likely to become more attractive to investors.

Western Europe

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In the hunt for African game

Article Abstract:

South African companies are assessed from the point of view of investors at a time when more South African companies want to list abroad.

South Africa, Corporations

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