JOLT Act set to boost U.S. overseas property market

The tourism and overseas property market in the US is expected to improve with a new act that has been introduced into the US Senate.

Japan state intention to go it alone

The Japanese Finance Minister caused a bit of a stir this week when he suggested the country would be willing to risk friction with the United States by taking steps to deliberately weaken the yen if necessary.

Chinese inflation rate rockets to 4.5%

The inflation rate in China has increased from 4.1% in December to 4.5% in January

What now for the North Korean economy?

Following the death of North Korean head of state, Kim Jong-il, the economy could take a different turn of the next year.

S & P add to pressure on Euro-zone

Standard & Poor’s have added to the pressure for a sustainable Euro-zone deal considerably by putting 15 full member states on credit watch.

Investors fail to buy into Italian economic optimism

A recent statement from European Central Bank member Christian Noyer suggesting that Italy’s economy was fundamentally sound has been met with scepticism by investors.

South Korean economy set for tangible growth in 2012

Market analysts have suggested that the South Korean economy could be set to grow by approximately 3% in 2012.

IMF issues upbeat bulletin for Hong Kong

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) have issued a notably bullish prediction about the financial future for Hong Kong, suggesting the economy within the country could grow by up to 5.75% for 2011.

Economic gains contribute to Brazilian property surge

Brazil is at the centre of what has been described by one international analyst as

A brief guide to transferring money to Australia

Transferring funds overseas is becoming increasingly easier as barriers are removed to the point where

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