24 November 2011
Doha: HSBC's Global and Regional economists, yesterday presented their outlooks to an audience of more than 150 senior businessmen. Latest movements in the global and regional economies, currency trends and predictions for the global macro economy were under discussion.
Detailed presentations from four presenters Stephen King, Group Chief Economist, David Bloom, Global Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy, Simon Williams, Chief Economist, HSBC Middle East and Frederic Neumann, Managing Director, Co-Head of Asian Economics included understanding of the future of the Asian Economy, Change in the Middle East, the prognosis for the Dollar supremacy and the Western Permafrost (The ongoing stagnation of the European economy )vs Eastern Promise. The four were able to weave together the global macro-economic trends, their impact on the global currency markets, and the implications for the GCC economies.
Ayman Kolthoum, Director - Head of Global Markets of HSBC Qatar said: "Our customers in Doha attend this event in greater numbers every year, since it gives them insight and information regarding the trends and developments around the world that will have a real impact on their business. HSBC is very fortunate to have strong relationships with all elements of the public and private sector in Qatar," he continued, "from the smallest micro-business to the largest government department, and it is safe to say that every size and sector of business in Qatar will benefit from attending this seminar."
The four economists will be touring the rest of the GCC over the next week and will conclude their tour in Oman on 8th December 2011.
Doha: HSBC's Global and Regional economists, yesterday presented their outlooks to an audience of more than 150 senior businessmen. Latest movements in the global and regional economies, currency trends and predictions for the global macro economy were under discussion.
Detailed presentations from four presenters Stephen King, Group Chief Economist, David Bloom, Global Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy, Simon Williams, Chief Economist, HSBC Middle East and Frederic Neumann, Managing Director, Co-Head of Asian Economics included understanding of the future of the Asian Economy, Change in the Middle East, the prognosis for the Dollar supremacy and the Western Permafrost (The ongoing stagnation of the European economy )vs Eastern Promise. The four were able to weave together the global macro-economic trends, their impact on the global currency markets, and the implications for the GCC economies.
Ayman Kolthoum, Director - Head of Global Markets of HSBC Qatar said: "Our customers in Doha attend this event in greater numbers every year, since it gives them insight and information regarding the trends and developments around the world that will have a real impact on their business. HSBC is very fortunate to have strong relationships with all elements of the public and private sector in Qatar," he continued, "from the smallest micro-business to the largest government department, and it is safe to say that every size and sector of business in Qatar will benefit from attending this seminar."
The four economists will be touring the rest of the GCC over the next week and will conclude their tour in Oman on 8th December 2011.
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