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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 -
Meet the new boss… Same as the old boss!
7th July 2024 |
We now have a Labour government that has practically promised to raise taxes. The global economy is probably slipping into recession. Multiple conflicts rage across the world. Enjoy your morning tea and coffee… Continue Reading -
The Dominatrix of Threadneedle Street
30th June 2024 |
On the menu this week: ❖The debates: who won? ❖The Dominatrix of Threadneedle Street ❖Gold takes a rest while miners hibernate ❖Conspiracy Corner: Wikileaks on gold ❖On the radar… Well, that was quite the welcome heat wave now, wasn’t it? Following a mostly dismal spring, a proper dose of summer is just what was needed Continue Reading