But on the debit side, Japan's machinery orders fell, a rough proxy for Asian business investment, fell by 25.8 % on the year in November (offsetting any enthusiasm for the Japanese yen, which is normally in demand as a safe
haven on days like this.)
Some may scoff, but to the well - heeled traveller with the right connections, membership to a club
like the Soho provides a port - of - call in most major cities — a plush
haven where one can entertain a client away from the prying eyes of the hoi polloi or, in some cases, crash for a few
days on nothing more than your own recognizance.