China’s rise has been relentless over the last four decades. But where is China really heading? Victor Hill investigates some important recent developments out East.
Victor Hill examines how America’s evolving (a polite word for deteriorating) relationship with Europe may accelerate the risks of a US-China clash.
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Dry January? Veganuary perchance? Or what about a zero-plastic year? Victor Hill considers how the major supermarkets are responding to the challenge of cutting down on meat and plastic.
May you live in interesting times (as the Chinese curse goes)! Brexit will be just one worry next year amongst many. Victor Hill foretells the year ahead inspired by the incomparable songs of the legendary Abba….
May’s deal, no-deal, Norway or Bremain? The vote on the Withdrawal Agreement did not take place on Tuesday. Instead, there was a putsch by Tory Ultras – which Mrs May survived. So, Mrs May will steer us through Brexit. But which Brexit? asks Victor Hill.
The “doom loop” is the term used by the World Bank to describe the co-dependence between highly indebted governments and the often fragile banks which hold their bonds. Italy is not the only country in this predicament, writes Victor Hill.
Eurozone economies are slowing. Meanwhile, the May-Barnier deal Brexit looks dead in the water. What would happen if a Eurozone recession coincided with a no-deal Brexit? Victor Hill thinks it’s time to batten the hatches.
As the Withdrawal Agreement approaches its moment of truth, the UK is already plotting a course for new trading arrangements in the wider world. That’s if we are ever let out of our cage, writes Victor Hill.
When is a deal a betrayal and why is UK business frantically preparing for no-deal? Victor Hill thinks investors should focus on three key things.
On Tuesday President Trump’s Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives but retained the Senate with an increased majority. Will this make the President nicer? Probably not, writes Victor Hill.
