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The stock market smells trouble
15th September 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖ Is the recession already here? ❖ The stock market smells trouble ❖ Conspiracy Corner: The Key to Watergate ❖ On the radar… This week the UK’s Office for National Statistics published the July GDP figures. They showed 0% real economic growth during the month. Yes, that’s only one month Continue Reading -
It was 25 years ago today…
8th September 2024 |
When it comes to political drama, 2024 is a year that just keeps on giving. Continue Reading -
London’s £50 noodle shop
1st September 2024 |
Returning from holiday is sometimes a shock. That was the case for me this year, but not for the reasons you might expect. Continue Reading -
Is Kamala Harris under the influence of a Russian agent?
25th August 2024 |
The rumours have been swirling for years. It’s why she can’t keep staff. It’s the secret reason she doesn’t take questions or hold press conferences. Continue Reading -
An all-time high in the US dollar gold price
18th August 2024 |
The US dollar gold price closes at an all-time high, the media turns on hydrogen and AI interferes in the US election. Continue Reading -
Is the mini-crash already over? Or is this just the beginning?
11th August 2024 |
The global mini-crash this past week may well be start of something bigger. Global economic fundamentals continue to deteriorate. There are now growing calls for a US recession ahead, yet stock market valuations remain near historic highs. That’s a dangerous combination. Continue Reading -
The BoE cuts rates. Now what?
4th August 2024 |
Interest rates may now be on the way down but is that going to be enough to prevent a recession? To support the stock market? Perhaps not, as we have already observed this past week. Continue Reading -
Chariots of Fire
28th July 2024 |
As the Paris Olympic Games begin they provide the opportunity to reflect on those held in that city 100 years ago. Plus ça change… Continue Reading -
Pro-business? Or just pro-tax?
21st July 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖Labour’s ambitious plans confirmed ❖Has the de-bubbling of AI begun? ❖Conspiracy Corner: The Negligent Service ❖On the radar… We can’t seem to get through a single week without a major surprise of some sort. It’s enough to make you want to get into the newspaper business. But there’s one exception Continue Reading -
The Saudi shot across Europe’s bow
14th July 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖ Dementia drama: Who’s in charge? ❖ Conspiracy Corner: The Saudi shot across Europe’s bow ❖ On the radar… School’s out. Summer is here. Holidays approach. England are in the Euros final tonight. All’s good with the world. Or maybe not… ❖ Dementia drama: Who’s in charge? I have yet Continue Reading