Europe at the crossroads
In Germany, the Merkel era is drawing to a close. What will Europe look like in a year or so? Victor Hill inquires.
In Germany, the Merkel era is drawing to a close. What will Europe look like in a year or so? Victor Hill inquires.
The electrification of vehicular transport is progressing apace as part of the decarbonisation agenda. But could it be doing more harm than good? And what are the alternatives? Victor Hill is asking.
Inflationary pressures are building at a moment when corporate taxes are about to spike. The combined effect could spook the markets, writes Victor Hill.
Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster this year – again. Other new cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin have made their debut, with mixed results. This asset class is a swamp. But investors must understand why cryptocurrency has come about, argues Victor Hill.
The key technology behind decarbonisation hitherto has been battery technology. But could hydrogen power turn out to be the real game changer? Victor Hill investigates.
Britain is poised to sign a slew of important post-Brexit trade deals. But the Remain tendency is crying foul. Victor Hill investigates.
For fortunate countries, the nightmare is over – the pandemic is nearly beaten. But the recrimination is only just beginning, writes Victor Hill.
The shape of the post-Covid global economy is now coming into focus. It offers both risks and opportunities, writes Victor Hill.
The space race is quickening. New constellations of satellites in near Earth orbit are about to revolutionize broadband connectivity in Britain and beyond.
There is a global shortage of computer chips and the vital rare earth metals which are used in virtually all hi-tech products. Given our total reliance on technology, this could be a serious limiting factor on future economic growth. Victor Hill investigates.