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- Equity markets have already priced in a U.S. economic downturn and might actually react positively when the recession becomes official.
- Agricultural commodities appear set for a sustained bull run after a sharp rally early in 2008 could just be a
temporary correction.
- Research suggest Alistair Darling's UK "Green Budget" will be unpopular.
- As more companies freeze pension plans, experts urge people to learn how healthy their plans are, and how much they're likely to get when they retire.
- On budget day, traditionally held on the third Tuesday of September (Prinsjesdag), the Dutch government presented its Budget plans for 2008, including the 2008 tax package.
- UK chancellor Alistair Darling has announced that the inheritance tax threshold will double from £300,000 to £600,000 from today for all married couples including those in civil partnerships.
- ABN Amro Asset Management take a look at three of the most interesting emerging equity markets for 2008.
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