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Giselle Garcia
Giselle Garcia is a Brazilian journalist currently studying for a master's degree in financial journalism at City University in London. Her focus is on international politics and markets.
Can Putin capitalise on his trump card?
Economy
Can Putin capitalise on his trump card?
The election of Donald Trump leaves Vladimir Putin in a strong position on a host of geopolitical issues. But can he capitalise on that advantage – an…
9 Dec 2016
Opec strikes a deal – but oil prices are “going nowhere fast”
Oil
Opec strikes a deal – but oil prices are “going nowhere fast”
Opec has agreed to cut production from January by 1.2 million barrels per day, the market is not convinced of the long-term effects of the agreement.
9 Dec 2016
Will Italy set off the next crisis in the eurozone?
Economy
Will Italy set off the next crisis in the eurozone?
The long-term political and financial consequences of Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi’s referendum defeat and subsequent resignation are difficult…
9 Dec 2016
Colombia aims for new peace deal with Farc
Economy
Colombia aims for new peace deal with Farc
The question investors are asking is can Colombian president Santos get the deal with Farc ratified?
18 Nov 2016
Investors still divided over Trump
Stockmarkets
Investors still divided over Trump
Investors are still trying to get the measure of Donald Trump one week after he won the race to the White House.
18 Nov 2016
Is the bond bull market almost over?
Bonds
Is the bond bull market almost over?
Could this finally be the end of the bond bull market, after a 35-year run? If it is, get ready for a big shift in the investment landscape.
28 Oct 2016
Four of the best cruises
Spending it
Four of the best cruises
From a five-star gastro-cruise around the Med, to luxury yachting in the Galapagos, Giselle Garcia and Chris Carter picks four of the best cruises.
8 Apr 2016
Cuba comes in from the cold
Economy
Cuba comes in from the cold
Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba and the prospect of the US trade embargo ending has sparked a deluge of interest by foreign companies and investo…
25 Mar 2016
Should you switch energy supplier?
Personal finance
Should you switch energy supplier?
Britain’s consumer energy market will be getting yet another mild shake-up in the ongoing effort to get people to switch their energy supplier.
18 Mar 2016
Indonesia gains confidence
Emerging markets
Indonesia gains confidence
Asian stocks have lost ground since the year began, but the market in Indonesia, southeast Asia’s largest economy, has bucked the trend.
18 Mar 2016
Brazil looks bleak – but too cheap to resist
Economy
Brazil looks bleak – but too cheap to resist
Brazil is immersed in the worst recession in its history, but it's in the price. Giselle Garcia looks at the best way to invest in Brazilian stocks.
4 Mar 2016