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Downgrade is turning point in how UK is viewed
From Mr Tom Brown. Sir, You are right to characterise Moody’s downgrade of the UK as immediately more a matter of political embarrassment than a reflection of change in creditworthiness
11:51pm
Give investors the tools to back green energy
From Prof John A. Mathews. Sir, I agree with Bill Richardson’s overall assessment that the US needs to invest more in renewables for its long-term energy security
11:49pm
All we have are opinions – timing is everything
From Mr Mark Gomar. Sir, I see that the financier Jim Rogers has been quoted in the media again commenting that he expects sterling ‘to continue to go down further in real terms’
11:46pm
Lower sterling benign except for British travellers
From Mr James Spence. Sir, In relation to the recent move in sterling, the headlines have been emotive
11:42pm
Now for some stimulus, George
From Mr Robert Sutherland Smith. Sir, May I express a hope that the chancellor of the exchequer uses a heaven-sent opportunity to do what he had the perfect opportunity of sensibly doing a year ago
11:29pm
No ‘slippage’ in the application of Our Credo
From Mr Michael Ullmann. Sir, Although we appreciate the positive commentary in Lucy Kellaway’s column, we are compelled to respond to her suggestion of ‘slippage’ in our core values
11:25pm
Italian memo to policy makers: time to change course?
From Prof Emiliano Brancaccio and Prof Giuseppe Fontana. Sir, The citizens of the eurozone’s third largest economy have delivered a chilling message to markets and policy makers
11:21pm
Change gear – or get another driver
From Prof Robert Skidelsky and Prof Marcus Miller. Sir, In calling for a supply-friendly growth strategy for Britain we were disappointed not to have the support of Meghnad Desai
11:09pm
Free up funds for private investment
From Mr M.J. Russell. Sir, Robert Skidelsky and Marcus Miller’s reflection on supply and demand measures would appear to neglect the long-term effect of government deficit spending
11:05pm
Little to be gained from applying ‘value at risk’ tactic
From Mr Eduardo Epperlein. Sir, Your report ‘Banks’ risk tactic under fire’ (February 18) raises important issues about bank capital but requires additional context
11:01pm
Recalcitrant populace will feel the pain
From Mr Bruce C. Onsager. Sir, The FT’s coverage of the sequester misses an important facet of the debate: the collective yawn expressed by the American populace
Feb 25, 2013
Talking is how the French clinch deals
From Ms Roselaine Pennino. Sir, I partly agree with Titan chief executive Maurice Taylor (‘Gallic tensions inflated as US tyre chief attacks French working hours’, February 21)
Feb 25, 2013
France and the US have so much to teach each other
From Mr Nicholas Dungan. Sir, Sir Howard Davies is right to stress that French productivity matches or exceeds that of the US
Feb 25, 2013
UK groups will flourish with Dutch stability
From Toine Manders MEP. Sir, Since David Cameron’s speech on Europe much uncertainty has been created over whether Britain will stay in the EU in the future with direct access to our common market
Feb 25, 2013
No hitches and it’s free for 18 months
From Dr Peter Hahn. Sir, John Fingleton writes eloquently of high-street banks failing to open a business bank account for his new small business
Feb 25, 2013
Banks don’t seem to want business
From Mr Edwin Strauss. Sir, I have considerable sympathy with John Fingleton in his attempts to open a small business account with a mainstream bank
Feb 25, 2013
Bank reform is gathering pace
From Mr Elemér Terták. Sir, Sony Kapoor’s remarks are surprising, disregarding the content of the Liikanen report and the financial sector reform being implemented in Europe
Feb 25, 2013
Now I understand the ‘island’ concept
From Mr John Papadachi. Sir, I have long been puzzled by Winston Churchill’s concept of ‘an island race’, and David Cameron’s recent reference to ‘an island nation’ had me scratching my head again
Feb 25, 2013
Bet $100bn on solar for a grand legacy
From Mr Grant Hawkins. Sir, Bill Richardson, the former US energy secretary, writes of Saudi Arabia’s $100bn investment in solar power
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