All electric self-driving flying cars for all!
14 mins. to read
Everything we thought we knew about the automotive sector is about to be transformed, writes Victor Hill.
Economics & Markets
Mr Sunak’s bad news
10 mins. to read
We were expecting bad news from the Spending Review, but the reality of our economic plight is even more daunting than anticipated, writes Victor Hill.
Bitcoin – Time to get real
5 mins. to read
After a stunning rise in recent months, Bill Blain says it’s time to “get real” about the long-term prospects for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Electrification 2030 – 10 years to re-engineer the automotive sector
11 mins. to read
Electrification of vehicular transport will happen – but at what cost to the economy? Victor Hill inquires.
China Vs USA: Which economy would you bet on?
4 mins. to read
Is the global economy swinging decisively in China’s favour, or will it prove a longer term struggle? Bill Blain investigates…
Journal of the Plague Year XII – Hope Springs Eternal
12 mins. to read
After Pfizer announced its successful vaccine trial on Monday, stock markets soared. Will life really return to normal in the first half of 2021? asks Victor Hill.
It’s got to be Sleepy Joe – by a nose
11 mins. to read
Despite Mr Trump’s threats to litigate, Joe Biden will emerge as President-elect shortly. We should get used to a distinct change in tone, writes Victor Hill.
Only capitalism will save the planet
16 mins. to read
Countries which use the market to manage the historic transition to green enrgy will fare better than those which espouse green socialism – and they will do less damage to the environment, writes Victor Hill.
Remember, remember, the third of November… Gunpowder, treason and plot…
11 mins. to read
Joe Biden will likely emerge as President-Elect of the USA next week. But a Biden presidency will be beset by doubts about how long he will last, writes Victor Hill.
Journal of the Plague Year XI – When the cure killed more than the pestilence
11 mins. to read
The lockdowns now risk causing more deaths than coronavirus. The political consensus is shattered. The science is in disarray. The people are restive and confused. National finances are in meltdown. The moment of truth is near, writes Victor Hill.