Tim Fox

Bringing down the cost of borrowing encourages investment and spreads liquidity. The signs are good that this will continue, giving the UAE economy a welcome boost.

Market reaction to rising food price rises cannot be hasty or ill-considered if inflation is to be kept under control. Now that the US Fed has acted caution is paramount.

The sabre-rattling over foreign exchange policies could result in the nations involved sparking a conflict that ends up damaging the global economic recovery.

The GCC's largest economy shows signs of returning good health as key credit and monetary figures improve. That should provide a stimulus for its neighbours.

Recent events and global economic data are increasing fears that a second global downturn is on the way, but what is more likely is a generally steady return to solidity.