Economics & Markets

Two Elections – One Certainty

The USA and the UK will both hold elections this year – but only one of those has an uncertain…

The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street Mislays Her Spectacles

The Bank of England is losing credibility, says Victor Hill.

“We Don’t Do Hindsight”

Does it have to take a former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, to tell us that the…

Adjust Your Interest Rate Expectations

The US economy appears to be in very good shape, but that could be a thorn in the side of…

Solar Madness

Covering the British countryside with solar arrays is environmentally destructive and bad economics, says Victor Hill.

The Poverty Of Labour’s Offer

There is no reason to suppose that Labour will turn the British economy around, says Victor Hill.

Putin Five Point Zero: What Now?

The longer autocrats remain in power, the more volatile they become, says Victor Hill.

Self-Driving Cars: Still Waiting

The self-driving car we ordered ten years ago has still not arrived, says Victor Hill.

Mr Hunt’s Last Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt did his level best on Wednesday to keep the sinking Tory galleon afloat, says Victor Hill.

Sicknote Britain Is Deterring Foreign Investment

British people don’t want to work anymore. There are already consequences, says Victor Hill.