Demographics and Destiny
9 mins. to read
Is the global population explosion about to go into reverse − and would that really be such a bad thing, asks Victor Hill?
Economics & Markets
Rethinking Net Zero
14 mins. to read
Rampant inflation, a cost-of-living-crisis, an energy crisis and a bitter war make the net- zero carbon target unachievable and more trouble than it’s worth, says Victor Hill.
The Eurozone: Under Pressure (Again)
13 mins. to read
Things are not going the European Commission’s way. As Germany tightens its belt as a result of its catastrophic energy policies, most EU states will suffer even more, says Victor Hill.
European Central Bank Fails on its Verbal Commitments
3 mins. to read
One of the most important monetary-policy tools is communication. Managing expectations is a skill that was once widely used by the European Central Bank but it seems to be lacking now.
A Concatenation of Crises
14 mins. to read
The new British prime minister will confront geopolitical upheaval, rampant inflation, an energy crisis, climate change and even the remote risk of societal collapse, says Victor Hill.
Taxes: to cut or not to cut? That is the question
11 mins. to read
A self-described “Thatcherite” ex chancellor, with a reputation for hiking taxes, and four unknown quantities with radical tax-cutting instincts. Are tax cuts in the UK either feasible or desirable, asks Victor Hill?
US CPI expected to set a new 40 year high
5 mins. to read
CMC Markets’ Chief Market Analyst Michael Hewson discusses increasing inflation and forex developments.
Fixing the UK Economy post Boris: a Herculean Labour
14 mins. to read
The UK lacked an economic policy under Boris Johnson – and now it lacks a government, says Victor Hill. What next for the flailing UK economy?
Energy Trilemma or Energy Muddle?
15 mins. to read
When it comes to the energy trilemma – the three-way tradeoff between energy security, sustainability and affordability – something has to give, says Victor Hill.
UK Foreign Policy: An Absence of Strategy?
14 mins. to read
The UK has involved itself in numerous wars in the last 25 years without clear-cut strategic objectives. What are we trying to achieve in Ukraine, asks Victor Hill?