Millions of people in the UK don’t think working is worth it; others believe that if they are paid a minimum salary, they should offer minimum effort. There is something rotten in the state of the labour market, says Victor Hill.
Is the global population explosion about to go into reverse − and would that really be such a bad thing, asks Victor Hill?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
CMC Markets’ Chief Market Analyst Michael Hewson discusses increasing inflation and forex developments.
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?
When it comes to the energy trilemma – the three-way tradeoff between energy security, sustainability and affordability – something has to give, says Victor Hill.
