Economics & Markets

Mellon on the Markets – Christmas Letter 2024

Every year is interesting, but this one has been especially so.

What to expect from Labour’s “Painful” Autumn Budget

After Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of a “painful” Autumn Budget, speculation has been frenzied, with investors, pundits and businesses concerned…

Labour’s Fiscal Black Hole

Incoming governments always blame their predecessors for their financial challenges, says Victor Hill.

American Melodrama

Harris would be a riskier option than Trump, says Victor Hill

The King’s Speech, 2024: Words into Deeds

The new UK Labour government has set out its stall, says Victor Hill.

France: La Bombe Surprise

If the outcome of the British general election was a foregone conclusion, the French legislative election results came as a…

The UK General Election, 2024: Greek Tragedy

From the day it was announced the outcome was horribly inevitable, says Victor Hill.

Can Labour Save the City?

The City has lost its mojo due to excessive risk-aversion and regulation, says Victor Hill.

What a Euros ’24! But I’m Not Talking Football…

The elections for the European parliament last weekend tell a story that is not well understood, says Victor Hill.

One Hundred Years Of Labour – Lessons From History

The new Labour government will confront similar challenges to its predecessors, says Victor Hill.