Iran Strike by Israel and the UK Government’s associated responses.
Article by BORIS JOHNSON: Starmer’s leading the most abject and craven British government of the past 100 years. They are so weak they make Neville Chamberlain look positively robustBy BORIS JOHNSON, DAILY MAIL As they pounded the Iranian nuclear facilities yesterday, the Israelis were finally doing what so many Western leaders had expected they would […]
OIL Price sudden drop due to Iran Strike
What history tells us about this recent Oil Price drop! History shows that oil price drops have **complex, far-reaching impacts** that vary by *cause*, *duration*, and the *economic context*. Here’s a distilled analysis of key lessons from past crashes:1. Major Historical Oil Price Drops**– **1985–1986** (↓70%): Saudi Arabia abandoned production cuts, flooding the market to […]
G7 2025, a waste of time??
Are the G7 meetings just an expensive waste of time or will they provide a chance to enhance the investments in their respective economies? Economic Effects on Alberta/Canada June 2025:1. Short-Term Boost: Hospitality & Tourism:** Hotels, restaurants, transportation, and local services will see a significant surge in demand from delegates, media (thousands), security personnel, and […]
Why there’s significant pressure on global bond markets.
Why there’s significant pressure on global bond markets due to several interconnected factors: 1. Persistent High Inflation:* Inflation remains stubbornly above central bank targets in many major economies (like the US, Eurozone, UK).* High inflation erodes the real value of the fixed interest payments bonds provide.* This forces investors to demand higher yields (interest rates) […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing divergent monetary policies, as the ECB prioritizes growth. – WHY?
The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing divergent monetary policies, as the ECB prioritizes growth. – WHY?? The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing **divergent monetary policies** due to **fundamental differences in their economic conditions**, despite both facing post-pandemic inflation. Here’s why the BOE holds […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing divergent monetary policies, as the ECB prioritizes growth. – WHY?
The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing divergent monetary policies, as the ECB prioritizes growth. – WHY?? The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of England (BOE) are pursuing **divergent monetary policies** due to **fundamental differences in their economic conditions**, despite both facing post-pandemic inflation. Here’s why the BOE holds […]
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Below-Target Inflation
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Below-Target Inflation“Today’s rate cut was all but guaranteed given favorable inflation data released earlier this week, which points to a disinflationary process that remains underway in the eurozone,” said Grant Slade, international economist at Morningstar.“The statement from the ECB reaffirmed its ‘data-dependent’ approach to determining its policy stance. This reflects […]
Trade War verses Pandemic, which is worse?
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, has a valid point when she suggests that trade wars could pose a **longer-term structural challenge** to the global economy compared to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why her argument holds weight: 1. COVID-19 Was a Temporary Shock (Though Severe)**– The pandemic caused an unprecedented **short-term […]
Tory shadow chancellor says sorry for Liz Truss mini-Budget, but what responsibility lies with the BOE for overreaction in a knee jerk increase in interest rates?
Tory shadow chancellor says sorry for Liz Truss mini-Budget,but what responsibility lies with the BOE for overreaction in a knee jerk increase in interest rates? The question of whether the current Tory shadow chancellor should apologize for Liz Truss’s 2022 “mini budget” is a matter of political debate. The budget, which included unfunded tax cuts […]
Big Investors shun the US Market?
Are big investors shifting away from US markets? If so why?? There are several reasons why some big investors are reducing their exposure to the U.S. market or diversifying into other regions. Here are the key factors driving this trend,1. Valuation Concerns** – The U.S. stock market, especially tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500 […]