Technology set to show its strength in currency debate

Article Abstract:

Technological developments are playing a key role in ensuring that currencies will in the future not be so large a barrier to international movements of trade and finance. The transaction cost of electronic sales is set to fall dramatically as retailers gain experience of handling micro-payments, for example, and it will not be long before card transactions are significantly quicker than cash ones. Technology will also make pricing more transparent, thus putting pressure on producers not to charge excessive prices.

Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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A growl as bond markets show their teeth

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Equity markets are currently receiving a great deal of attention, but commentators looking back on this present period of financial market turbulence are likely to see bonds as giving the lead to equities. The peak in the bond market will take place before that in equities, and will therefore be a key indicator for share prices. It is possible that this peak has already taken place, as bond markets are now falling.

Bonds, Bonds (Securities)

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Small firms show road to future

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Small businesses are important creators of employment in the UK, according to a recent report from the DTI. The number of small businesses continues to rise, partly as a result of the shift away from manufacturing towards services and partly as a result of the trend towards out-sourcing. Latest computer technology has also allowed small businesses to flourish.

Reports, Small business

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