The document discusses several topics:
1) A study found that British travelers are more interested in local culture, relaxation, and solitary activities than the stereotype of seeking partying and familiar foods. Most enjoy visiting museums and relaxing activities.
2) The euro strengthened against the dollar due to signs of rising inflation in the Eurozone, which could prompt faster interest rate hikes there than in the US. Positive manufacturing data added to the euro's gains.
3) Stronger economic data in the UK, including a jump in construction PMI, lifted the British pound as it reduced expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Bank of England.
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New brain study reveals the surprising truth Market Commentary February 2011
about what Brits REALLY want on holiday First Manufacaturing Figures Give Sterling a Lift
ever study into the psychology of travel marks Given the current
level of unrest in
just been released,
showing PMI data at
pect of increasing
Euro zone interest
to be entering over-
bought territory and
Egypt and the finan- its highest reading rates. ECB president further sovereign
the evolution of the UK holiday maker cial markets usual since 1992. Sterling Jean Claude Trichet debt issues wait in
reaction to these has steamed through has been increas- the wings, ready to
The British are a nation in de- 85% seek out authentic local by fairly safe, moderate and
sorts of events, one 1.61 on the Dollar ingly hawkish over rear up as soon as
nial when it comes to choos- restaurants rather than stick- solitary activities such as could have assumed and 1.17 against the above target infla- this current bout of
ing their holiday, reveals the ing to familiar foods enjoyed reading by the pool, and least (as most market Euro, but we need to tion and yesterday’s Euro strength runs
results of a ground-breaking at home and more than two- engaged by highly adventur- commentators did) consider the positive CPI reading, again out of steam.
neuroscientific study pub- thirds of people (69%) enjoy ous pursuits.” that the week would manufacturing data above target, has US ISM manufactur-
lished today. spending a day visiting a mu- Laid back introverts, Kate begin with risky as- with a continued only increased the ing data are also
According to Thomson Holi- seum or an architectural site Middleton or David Beckham sets down from deterioration in the prospect that rate released today, with
of interest (68%). Friday’s close and UK housing market. rises in Europe will a slight increase
day’s Psychology of Travel types – Not very outgoing or
safe haven curren- Mortgagee lending proceed those in the from last months
study, the first of its kind However, on balance we also energetic, but quietly confi- shrank as did mort- UK and US. The Euro figure expected. Fri-
cies like the Dollar
undertaken for the UK travel want to relax and enjoy the dent in their abilities. Accord- and Swiss Franc per- gage approvals and is currently at a key day sees the latest
industry, the popular stere- simple pleasures we don’t ing to Dr Lewis: “While we forming strongly. But if we also take into level in the EURUSD non-farm payrolls
otype of the British abroad have time for at home – 81% might describe these people quite the opposite account the disap- pair, with 1.3740-50 and unemployment
being sun-burned, yearning enjoy reading a good book as ‘toe-dippers’ in everyday happened, with risk- pointing GDP figure very important in de- rate released and on
for a beer and a wild night and 79% like to relax with life, the EEG study showed on currencies like from last week, cur- ciding the next step. Thursday the ECB in-
out, and ignorant of local cul- a glass of wine, whilst 41% the most surprising results. Sterling up almost rent Sterling levels If the Euro does terest rate decision.
ture, should be consigned to want to do nothing more than These people really are our two cents against look unlikely to hold, manage to break
holiday history. watch a DVD. ‘thrill seekers’ and are the the Dollar. This may especially against through, the next key Report by
have been the mar- the Dollar. level is all the way up Alistair Cotton
Instead the study conducted Christian Cull, Thomson Holi- most engaged by adventur-
ket building in the One of the main at 1.3950. We are
at the University of Sussex, days’ Director comments: ous activities, such as scuba- still uncertain over
potential for a posi- drivers of the re-
points to a chilled out trav- “For something as funda- diving, wild horse-riding and tive UK manufactur- the exact path, but
cent Euro strength
eller interested in historical mental as a holiday to be so white water rafting and least ing figure which has the pair does seem
has been the pros-
sites, relaxation and a desire full of apparent contradiction engaged by quiet, solitary ac-
tivities.”
to absorb local customs. Sci-
entific proof that the British
is psychologically fascinat-
ing. By understanding these Anxious Introverts, Kylie Penny Dropping For MPC
holidaymaker is evolving. contradictions more fully we Minogue or Colin Montgomer- The euro rallied to its highest level against to the rest of the committee with a notice-
can better understand which ie types – Placid characters, the dollar in more than two months yesterday, able movement in overall attitude towards
The research into human
holidays are truly the right who tend to avoid social situ- boosted by signs that inflation pressures may a rate rise. He states “The minutes of our
brains using Electroencepha- prompt a much faster rise in Euro zone than last two meetings reflect a growing concern
lography (EEG) tests*, (which holidays for different indi- ations and are quite sensi-
US interest rates. Following on from Monday’s about inflationary pressures that are coming
measure electrical activity in viduals.” tive. Dr Lewis comments:
above-forecast inflation figures and the PMI through”. This suggests that a gradual rise of
the brain when stimulated Dr Jack Lewis, the consultant “We tend to think they would surveys also showing rising price pressures, 0.25% could be around the corner in addition
with images of various holi- neuroscientist who designed be shy and retiring, but the are adding to the expectation that ECB Presi- to a reversal in Quantitative Easing through
day scenarios), was over- the experiment confirms this: EEG results show them to dent Jean-Claude Trichet will keep a hawkish Gilt sales in order to maintain the Bank of
whelmingly conclusive, with be the most sociable and tone on Thursday. The PMI survey also re- England’s “hard won” credibility by keeping
“People’s ‘re-tell value’ often
100% of the people tested gregarious when on holiday vealed manufacturing activity in the Euro zone inflation in check.
subjectively outweigh their accelerated more than previously expected
unwittingly in denial about enjoying entertainment and
inner most desires when it in January, indicating the sector is regaining This morning we have seen construction PMI
what really constitutes their group activities such as jazz
comes to holiday adventures. momentum across the region. The PMI, which up sharply from 49.1 in December and notice-
ideal holiday. bars and a jungle cruise. This
While people may say they records manufacturing activity across all the ably better than median forecast of 49.9.Ca-
group needs to keep busy.”
British men are particularly want high octane adventures, major Euro area economies, rose to 57.3 in ble up over 1.6200 on the news, presently at
prone to exaggerate but most people want the option, Christian Cull continues: “The January from December 57.1 in December. 1.6213 and EUR/GBP has extended it’s sell-
since the brain CANNOT lie, it but will never take it. What report shines a completely Traders said demand from Middle East inves- off to .8535.
would seem they have more they really want is something new light on British holiday- tors are also helping to boost the euro.
in common with Stephen Fry far more relaxing – more akin makers demonstrating that Report by Philip Ryan
many of the stereotypes re- Sterling hit its highest level in eleven weeks
than a fry-up, increasingly be- to what they wish they had
lating to Brits abroad are out- versus the dollar yesterday after strong UK
coming “Culture Vultures” as time to do at home.” manufacturing sector activity boosted spec-
opposed to “Beach Bunnies”. dated or just plain wrong. We
The four types of person- ulation that the Bank of England will raise
And consequently, British alities tested (of which we all
are already using this data to
interest rates by mid-2011. Data showed
PRIVATE
women now seem to be the develop new resorts as the manufacturing sector purchasing managers’
fall into one) highlighted the
British traveller continues to
more adventurous. fact that one’s persona does
evolve and we provide holi-
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The study has identified not align with what we really a revised 58.7 in December. This is the high-
days down to a T. est reading since the survey began in 1992
many other surprising con- want from a holiday:
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Lewis: “We would think they
say they want, but what we
know they truly desire – flex-
Still on the UK theme the hawk within the MPC
ranks Andrew Sentance has once again post-
SELECTIVE
would be the life and soul of
actually more interested in
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THOUSANDS of jobless Spaniards have
expressed an interest in working in Jobless figures hit 20.33 per cent with 4.7 million on the dole
Germany, after Chancellor Angela Mer- SPAIN’S unemployment rate has hit 20.33 per cent – the highest since 1997.
kel announced that she was targeting This translates to a total of nearly 4.7 million people on the dole, with a further 370,000 – or 8.5 per cent – increase in the
Spain as a source of qualified profes- number of people signing on since 2009, which at the time was thought to be one of Spain’s worst years for unemployment.
sionals to fill 800,000 positions. This means 2010 has been the fourth year running in which jobless figures have risen, and the number of those seeking work
Merkel explains that Germany has a is now the highest in Spain’s history. Although 1997 saw unemployment figures of 20.72 per cent, the population was lower,
relatively low unemployment rate, but meaning fewer people signing on. This said, the number of jobs which were destroyed in 2010 was five times lower than in
a dearth of highly-qualified candidates 2009 – but many of those who have lost their jobs since 2007 are still seeking work. In 2009, some 1.21 million jobs were
for certain specialist jobs. destroyed – double the figure seen in 2008. Northern regions, such as Aragón, Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria, saw the highest
These include medicine, education, en- rises in the number of jobseekers last year. Many other regions now have unemployment figures higher than the national aver-
gineering, tourism, and catering. age, including Murcia, Andalucía, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Navarra and
Given Spain’s huge unemployment fig- La Rioja. Rises in unemployment were seen in Catalunya and the Canary Islands, but less than the national average. The only
ures, particularly among the young, and regions where jobless figures did not increase last year were the Comunidad Valenciana and the Basque Country. In terms of
the superior level of education typically numbers of people, those with the highest unemployment figures now are the regions of Murcia, Andalucía, the Canary Islands,
seen amongst the working age popula- Extremadura and the two Spanish-owned cities on the northern coast of Morocco, Ceuta and Melilla.
tion, Merkel says Germany prefers to
actively seek Spanish jobseekers rather
than change its immigration laws. Strong euro has positive effect on Spanish stock market
Depending upon the response from THE increasing strength of the euro is doing little to help the finances of those with sterling pensions, but the Spanish stock market
Spain, she expects to extend the offer is said to be flourishing as a result. Since the beginning of 2011, the euro is already up four per cent against the dollar, having
of jobs to Portugal and Greece. gone from 1.29 dollars to the euro to 1.37. Economists suspect this trend will continue in the short-term at least, but believes the
Research among recruitment centres European monetary authorities will try to avoid a sharp rise in inflation if they can avoid it. They say the euro could rise to 1.4282
shows that since 2009, over 130,000 dollars, or even as high as 1.45, and that the US dollar needs to be weaker in order to become more competitive outside its bor-
Spanish people have emigrated to ders. The debt crisis in the Eurozone is gradually becoming less serious, they say, and should not worsen unless there is a severe
northern Europe to find work. rise in inflation or interest rates. However, they believe a strong euro could make EU countries less competitive abroad and says
Their typical profile is age 25 to 35, un- the local economy begins to suffer once the euro goes above 1.40 US dollars. For the present, say economy experts, the safest
married and with no children, and they investments are the finance, leisure, consumer goods and small retail sectors, since they are likely to be more stable.
usually intend to spend a maximum of
three years working abroad before re-
turning home to Spain.
Those who have done so say they have
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found vastly better pay, working condi- age of 1.545, the highest since the middle of 2009. Variable-rate mortgages will now increase by around 20 euros a month,
tions, job security and promotion op- or 250 euros a year. This time last year, the Eurozone’s interest rate – which is used to calculate mortgages and investment
portunities in northern Europe than in interest in countries which use the euro as currency – was just 1.232 per cent, but has continued to rise ever since. Economists
Spain, where nepotism is a barrier and believe the rate will stay in region of 1.5 to 1.6 per cent this year, provided the Central European Bank (BCE) keeps its own
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When Ken Davy from Vinaros travelled back
By Paul Needle
to his native Yorkshire to watch his 16 year
old grand-daughter perform with her dance
academy he did not expect the spotlight to
be switched onto himself.
When Ken and his partner Cynthia were
handed a programme for the evening at the
West Yorkshire Dance Academy in Keighley
they were delighted to get a special mention
in print in the introduction because they had
travelled so far to see Lara Marsh on stage.
It was also a poignant occasion as they
watched with Lara´s parents Peter and
Joanne because after taking her many ex-
ams in ballet over the years this production
“A world of difference” was likely to be her
last as she concentrates on her higher edu-
cation.
The Spanish links were particularly under-
lined with a dance number in Castilian style
and costume. Later Ken was proud to have
his picture taken with the “Spanish” girls
and says that he will treasure the souvenir
of an evening which ignored the distance
between Vinaros and Yorkshire. ken and Lara Ken with the Spanish dancers
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Internet and mobile phone
industry to become second-
largest in Spain
Black weekend on Spain’s roads
THE last weekend in January saw carnage on the roads in Spain, with 16 people losing their lives in 14 accidents. On Saturday,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies six fatal accidents left eight dead and two seriously injured. The worst of the two crashes were in Sils (Girona), in which two
expect to make a fortune by expanding people of 22 and 28 were killed, and in Cabrera de Mar (Barcelona) when an 18-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man perished
their services thanks to futuristic new in a head-on collision with a van. Five people were killed in road traffic accidents on Friday, and three injured, and Sunday saw
technology coming Spain’s way later the deaths of three people and five left seriously hurt. Only two of the deceased were drivers; the remainder were passengers
this year. or, in two of the accidents, passers-by who were run over. Seven of the accidents involved cars veering off the road, and five
A radio-electric spectrum is expected were the result of collisions.
to be assigned to Spain by the second
quarter of 2011, which is predicted to
lead to dramatic improvements in tel-
ephone and internet connections.
The European Commission estimates
National child porn racket uncovered
that the total value of services provided A TOTAL of 12 people have been arrested and a further eight taken in for questioning over a child internet porn racket, National
within the EU via radio-electric spectra Police reveal. They raided 20 homes around Spain in two major investigations, and have so far seized three computers, 25 hard
at present is around 300,000 million drives, and nearly 200 CDs and DVDs bearing pornographic material featuring children. Officers opened an inquiry into the case
euros, or 2.5 per cent of its GDP. in June 2009, leading to the arrest of four people at their homes in Valencia, Castellón, Málaga and Barcelona. Later probes led
For Spain, it will mean ‘refarming’ of to a further five suspects being detained in Valencia, Murcia, Málaga, Asturias and the Spanish-owned city of Ceuta on the north-
broadband connections of 900 and ern coast of Morocco. More recently, eleven properties were raided in Tenerife, Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Murcia, Sevilla and
1,800MHz – which translates to much Almería and further arrests made. Another 23 hard drives, a pen-drive, and 145 CDs and DVDs bearing child pornography were
faster services - and will provide cover- confiscated. The gang is thought to have been involved in buying and selling the videos over the internet.
age for the rapidly-increasing market of
SmartPhones – such as iPhones and
Blackberries – laptop computers with New, faster and more comfortable air-links to China from Valencia
internet connection, pocket computers FOUR new weekly flights will link up Valencia with China from next month. The Turkish airline Istanbul Atartuk will carry passen-
and e-books. gers from the Manises terminal to Peking, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong. Only one stop is necessary, in Istanbul. The flight
According to the ministry of industry, from Valencia to the Turkish city is three hours, then another 10 or so to the various cities in China. Mayoress, Rita Barberá, says
internet via mobile phone has become Valencia could become ‘the gateway to Europe from the east’. She explains that until now, flying to China from Valencia would
one of the fastest-growing sectors in involve up to three stops – via Madrid and Heathrow at least. However, from the end of March, not only will the flight be quicker
Spain, turning over 22,500 million eu- and easier, passengers can enjoy travelling in ‘comfort class’ – a halfway-house between economy and business – on the A320
ros in 2009 and showing growth of 25 airbuses and Boeing 737-800 carriers. Barberá says the new flight path could dramatically increase business opportunities for
per cent in two years. the region with the far east.
Having trebled since 2003, the tel-
ecommunications industry is expected
to become Spain’s second-largest,
beaten only by tourism, within the next
15 years.
British and Spanish suspects in luxury car theft racket
THREE British men and a Spaniard have been arrested on various parts of the Costa Blanca accused of stealing top-of-the-range
cars in the UK and Germany for sale in Spain. The British suspects, aged between 30 and 44, were caught in Albir, the beach area
of L’Alfàs del Pi, when they were driving in an Audi A-4 cabriolet bearing fake number plates. The car showed up on the HPI register
as hving been stolen in Kent, UK, in 2006. Next, National Police arrested a 32-year-old Spaniard when they caught him at Alicante
port driving a Volkswagen Passat. This was said to have an engine part in it belonging to another car of the same make and model
which had been stolen from Germany. Interpol had both cars listed on its database.
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Computers are safer than many think
The internet isn’t such a surveyed*** by Which? average consumer doesn’t
scary place, says Which? Computing ‘worry about have to pay anything extra
Computing, and your com- their computer being at- on top of their supplied
puter is a lot safer than tacked by viruses and oth- operating system – free
you think. er threats’; a further 62% security software,****
This is a bricklayer’s accident report, which ed in section 3 of the accident report form. The consumer watchdog are worried about internet combined with a common
was printed in the newsletter of the Aus- Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid connected five comput- security, a fact that pre- sense approach to compu-
tralian equivalent of the Workers’ Com- ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my ers to the internet for four vents 49% of them bank- ter use, offers adequate
pensation board. This is a true story. Had right hand were two knuckles deep into the ing online, 33% shopping protection.
weeks* and not one of
this guy died, he’d have received a Darwin pulley. online and 25% using a
Award for sure.... them became infected, de- Peter Vicary-Smith, Chief
Fortunately by this time I had regained my spite an estimated 60,000 social networking site Executive, Which?, says:
Dear Sir: presence of mind and was able to hold tightly such as Facebook.
new malware threats oc- “While there are scammers
I am writing in response to your request for to the rope, in spite of beginning to experi- curring daily.** These fears aren’t com-
additional information in Block 3 of the ac- ence a great deal of pain. At approximately out there looking to attack
The PCs weren’t overload- pletely groundless. Which? your computer, you’re
cident report form. I put “poor planning” as the same time, however, the barrel of bricks
ed with security software Computing does stress safer than you may think
the cause of my accident. You asked for a hit the ground and the bottom fell out of
fuller explanation and I trust the following the barrel. either. In fact, one was that security software is online – as long as you’re
details will be sufficient. such an easy target for essential as it only takes adequately protected with
Now devoid of the weight of the bricks,
I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. would-be attackers it was one breach to potentially anti-virus software. You
accident, I was working alone on the roof of practically saying ‘come wipe a PC’s data. Similarly, don’t have to pay a penny
I refer you again to my weight. those running a wireless
a new six story building. When I completed and get me’. for this protection either.”
my work, found that I had some bricks left As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, network need a reliable
down the side of the building. In the vicinity Computer security is a www.which.co.uk
over which, when weighed later, were found router.
of the third floor, I met the barrel coming genuine concern for many
to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs. The good news is that an
up. This accounts for the two fractured an- people. 57% of people
Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, kles, broken tooth and several lacerations of
I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a my legs and lower body.
pulley, which was attached to the side of the
building on the sixth floor. Here my luck began to change slightly. The RBS and Natwest fine more evidence of
encounter with the barrel seemed to slow
Securing the rope at ground level, I went up
to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded
me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell banks failing customers, says Which?
into the pile of bricks and fortunately only
the bricks into it. Then I went down and un- three vertebrae were cracked.
tied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a As the Financial Services “It appears that instead of who have lost out.
slow descent of the bricks. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there
on the pile of bricks, in pain unable to move,
Authority (FSA) announces taking complaints serious- “The fact that the banks in
You will note in Block 11 of the accident I again l lost my composure and presence of it has fined Royal Bank of ly, RBS and Natwest have question are 83% owned
report form that I weigh 175 lbs. mind and let go of the rope and I lay there Scotland (RBS) and Nat- been paying lip service to by the taxpayer makes
Due to my surprise at being jerked off the watching the empty barrel begin its journey West £2.8m for multiple the process, delaying and these failings even harder
ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of back down onto me. This explains the two failings in the way they inconveniencing their cus- for customers to swallow.
mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Need- broken legs. handled customers’ com- tomers and systematically
less to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the “If the UK’s banks want to
plaints, Which? chief ex- rejecting complaints they
side of the building. win back the public’s trust,
I hope this answers your inquiry. ecutive Peter Vicary-Smith should have been uphold-
then they must fundamen-
In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the says: ing. They must be made
barrel which was now proceeding downward tally change they way they
“This is yet more evidence to review the complaints
at an equal, impressive speed. Bill Fuller treat their customers.”
of the UK’s banks failing they’ve unfairly rejected
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their customers.
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