View from the Markets: Bob Parker
“Outright recession” may be avoided, if oil prices ease, says vice chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management.
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Emerging market groups take lead in IPOs
Companies from developing nations are raising the lion’s share of cash on global equity markets as they seek money for expansion in spite of deteriorating financial conditions
Energy boost for Aim
Attraction for oil offsets fall in new listings
SJM forced to limit IPO pricing
Weak HK equity market forces reduction
China leads global equity offerings
Stock exchanges in China and Hong Kong are set to host 86 more IPOs this year
IPOs down by half as activity slips
Deal levels fall 47% year on year
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