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Alasdair Macleod on debt, currencies and gold
5th January 2025 |
Last October, at an exclusive Southbank event for Platinum members, my former colleague and trusted member of The Fleet Street Letter’s Global Intelligence Network, Alasdair Macleod, delivered a compelling presentation on what lies ahead for the global economy. His insights weren’t just predictions – they were a clear-eyed assessment of the economic shifts already underway. And as 2025 approaches, some of those forecasts are edging closer to reality. Stay informed and see what could be coming next. Continue Reading -
Happy New Year!
1st January 2025 |
With the holiday season now mostly behind us, we turn our attention what the new year might have in store… Continue Reading -
How the Green Grinch stole Christmas
29th December 2024 |
The Green Grinch attempted to steal Europe’s Christmas this year with near-zero wind and solar power generation. Soaring prices were the result. Germany’s government has now collapsed and France has yet another prime minister with only a weak mandate. Is more mayhem in store for 2025? Continue Reading -
Merry Christmas!
25th December 2024 |
A merry Christmas from all the team here at Southbank Investment Research. 2024 has been a year of great concern for many, including me. My colleagues and I have voiced our share in our articles. But as we celebrate that which is worth celebrating and being grateful for this holiday season, we briefly set our Continue Reading -
2025: The Year of the Chainsaw?
22nd December 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖ 2025: The Year of the Chainsaw? ❖ Conspiracy Corner: Santa’s sleigh flies past ❖ On the radar… I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season so far. As for me, I’m working through tomorrow, wrapping up my final articles of 2024. For this Sunday and next I’ve prepared a somewhat Continue Reading -
The recession of 2024
15th December 2024 |
In this edition of Southbank Sunday Brunch, I revisit what I believe remains the most overlooked global economic story of 2024. Continue Reading -
The secrets of Pearl Harbor
8th December 2024 |
Since Trump’s election, the leading cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has surged by approximately 50%, and it’s up more than 100% over the past year. Does this indicate that crypto is truly emerging as an alternative form of money? I have my doubts, but there is no denying that crypto currently has the Zeitgeist tailwind. Continue Reading -
The other shoe is about to drop
24th November 2024 |
The UK economy is slowing down yet again. Real incomes are declining. Taxes are going up. Is it any wonder the new government is already deeply unpopular? Just you wait, things are about to get worse… Continue Reading -
A global revenue bargain
17th November 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖ Calling time on the Trump stock market party ❖ Conspiracy Corner: What was WWI really about? ❖ On the radar… It’s been a busy week here at Southbank Investment Research. My colleague Nick Hubble is in town and we’ve been working to put together a series of interviews featuring Continue Reading -
Trump’s historic victory
10th November 2024 |
The stock market soared on Trump’s historic victory. Is it justified in doing so? Probably not, although not for the reasons you might expect. Notwithstanding the current Labour government, the UK actually has much to gain from another Trump presidency, if it seizes the opportunity to do so. Continue Reading