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Our intrepid Sammy takes fight to London

So it turns out the best rationale of this column fell flat on its face yesterday.

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Inside Editor Viewpoint

Much interest, but rate is likely to stay at 0.5%

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Long gone are the days when we looked forward to interest rate day with a sense of anticipation and excitement. In the current economic environment the chances of a change to the all-time low 0.5% rate are slimmer than the margins most companies have to contend with these days.
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Bombardier investment gives province a big lift

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Sometimes it feels like an overly negative flow of news hits the business desk but it rarely lasts, even in the most difficult times, and you only need to wait a while to have the balance redressed.
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Europe awaits final act in Greek tragedy

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Greece is the word on everyone's lips today as the beleaguered country looks to be bitterly divided over the conditions of a potential loan agreement with international lenders.
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Facebook float could teach us a thing or two

Friday, 3 February 2012

Do you think I floated up the Lagan in a bubble? Actually, don’t answer that question, but instead let us use the widely-used local phrase to lead you into a story about a flotation which some people believe has all the makings of a bubble.
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Exporters' deals help to re-energise the economy

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Blessed are the cheese and concrete makers," is the slightly bastardised line stolen from Monty Python's Life of Brian which neatly sums up a couple of stories catching our attention today.
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After export boost, let's get investment going

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Exports are the saviour of the Northern Ireland economy. But don't take my word for it, just speak to the Executive, our local economists and anyone else who cares about the businesses of Northern Ireland.
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Time to give workers abroad a taste of home

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

This just in: unemployment in the eurozone has hit a record high of 10.4%, a figure which means that for every 10 people you meet there, one of them won't have a job.
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Could Warren Buffett be checking in soon?

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Tightening disposable income, a shrinking economy and a new hotel. If you were looking to sum up today's missive then that would be it so buckle up for some ranting, raving and perhaps even finger waving.
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Keep calm, and carry on seeking new work

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Oh my. If you were still carrying any economic happiness from the festive period then they'll have been well and truly shot to pieces by the latest reams of economic data.
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Dining out on thriving restaurant industry

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

In these times of economic strife you'd expect the restaurant trade to take a hit but anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise.
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EU plan levels playing field for our farmers

Friday, 20 January 2012

Anyone with an interest in sport will tell you that a level playing field is essential. It's the reason football teams change ends at half time, in sprint races wind speed is taken into consideration and in F1 motor racing, cars must adhere to strict criteria.
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OK, let's dance for a bit but we can't get too cosy

Thursday, 19 January 2012

There's nothing like a raft of data at 9.30am and a 20-minute deadline to lift the morning fog.
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Dog stockings catnip for the pet shop boys

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

The past barrage of Christmas results from the retailers may have made difficult reading for some, but they have also provided an insight into the habits of the population.
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China has power to pull us out of the doldrums

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Oh, to be a credit rater. What fun it would be to have that big fountain pen which crosses out a country's current rating and replaces it with something else, something more than likely to be worth less when viewed by people who want to invest in your country.
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Let's call this right, what else could Invest NI do?

Friday, 13 January 2012

Human nature lends itself to always pushing the boundaries. Give us an inch and we'll try and take a mile. Give us a £185m to spend in a year and we'll spend £200m.
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Us northern folk can weather anything, so keep smiling in 2012

Thursday, 12 January 2012

There's nothing like a bit of unseasonably warm weather to make you feel uneasy. It's just not right to be this mild in January and you can't help thinking we'll pay for it later.
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Have confidence, it's not as bad as you think

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

No sooner is Christmas out of the way than another 'c' word begins to dominate the headlines.
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Journalistic 'essentials' just got more expensive

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Bad news just in. The price of two commodities which make the day pass quicker for any self-respecting business journalist rocketed yesterday.
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Here's hoping for a low tax 2012The executive has a big decision to make on corporation tax, according to Eamonn Donaghy

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

As 2011 fades into the background and the bleak economic outlook for 2012 and beyond starts to become a reality, is there any prospect that, after a long wait, Northern Ireland may indeed get an economic lever to facilitate the growth of our private sector? It is definitely worth taking stock of where we are on this fiscal odyssey.
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Sale of UK outdoor goods retailer may get stormy

Friday, 6 January 2012

The much-maligned pre-pack administration is back in the headlines, as accountants KPMG assess how to solve a problem like Blacks Leisure.
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