Trump v Europe
The question of whether former U.S. President Donald Trump should confront Europe on Ukraine, NATO, and trade depends on one’s perspective on transatlantic relations, strategic interests, and diplomatic approach. Here are key considerations: ### **1. Ukraine**– **Trump’s Stance**: Trump has criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine, suggesting Europe should bear more responsibility. He has also claimed […]
The BOE, do they concern themselves outside their remit?
Does the BOE (Bank of England) really have the interests of the electorate at heart or are they confusing their task of keeping Interest rates low enough to stimulate the economy whilst protecting the value of Sterling, with interfering with other matters that should not be a concern to them? Climate change for example? […]
Lithium and China
Has China cornered the Lithium market at home and abroad & therefore should KMI clients invest in Lithium? China holds a significant and influential position in the global lithium supply chain, particularly in refining and battery manufacturing, but does not have a complete “stranglehold.” Here’s a breakdown of its role and the evolving landscap1. Lithium […]
BOC verses The USA Federal Reserve
BOE v The USA Federal Reserve During this traumatic period with Trump and the trade wars there has been much turmoil particularly in stock markets, accordingly comparison has been made with the Liz Truss Budget when she was PM. Liz Truss was going for growth and her decisions with her then Chancellor at […]
Trade war with the USA, can Britain afford one?
Trade talks with Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump, are they real?? Civil Servants have warned that Britain may well be hit by Trump’s threatened global tariffs on what the US president calls “liberation day” on Wednesday. We will carry on talking to get the best possible deal for Britain.” Starmer, […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence is rife with contradictions. It is a powerful tool that is also surprisingly limited in terms of its current capabilities. And, while it has the potential to improve human existence, at the same time it threatens to deepen social divides and put millions of people out of work. While its inner workings are […]
BOE interest rates
The disparity between the UK’s interest rate (4.5%) and the Eurozone’s (2.5%) This can be attributed to several interrelated factors: Below info from DeepSeek, responses from Lee Green (editor of this blog) **Inflation Dynamics**: – The UK has faced persistently higher inflation, peaking at over 11% in 2022 and remaining above the Bank of […]