The divergence of interest rates, bond yields, inflation, currency strength, budget deficit and total debt of countries around the world has never been bigger. We look at how the US, the UK, the Eurozone, Japan, Switzerland and India are doing in addressing paying off their debt. Continue reading “High (or hyper) inflation or long term zero (or negative) interest rates – how might the world pay its debt?”
This is how much train operators in the UK are subsidized
This is how much train operators in the UK are subsidized, Continue reading “This is how much train operators in the UK are subsidized”
The Governor of the Bank of England is right on cryptocurrencies
The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney delivered a speech titled “The Future of Money” at the University of Edinburgh on March 2, 2018. Goes without saying Cryptocurrencies came up. Continue reading “The Governor of the Bank of England is right on cryptocurrencies”
The economics behind the 25% tariff on Steel imports and 10% tariff on Aluminium imports to the US
Unsurprisingly, following the Department of Commerce recommendations [1], US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Steel and Aluminium imports. Continue reading “The economics behind the 25% tariff on Steel imports and 10% tariff on Aluminium imports to the US”
Retail and restaurant apocalypse in the UK?
Jamie’s Italian and Barbecoa, Strada, Byron, Prezzo, Chimichanga, MEXIco, Cleaver, Square Pie, EAT – the growing list of chain restaurants in the UK which have either completely closed or are closing several restaurants.
The fashion store East, shoe chain Shoon, bed specialists Warren Evans and Feather & Black, toy store Toys R Us, electronic store Maplin have all gone into administration or liquidation. Meanwhile House of Fraser, Debenhams and New Look are all struggling, with all three considering large-scale closures of stores or space.
Even grocery retailers Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons have announced staff redundancies. So, what is happening? Continue reading “Retail and restaurant apocalypse in the UK?”
Will Rupert Murdoch buy Netflix with the sale proceeds of 21st Century Fox to Disney?
Sky (Sky Plc) announced today that it will make Netflix available through its latest Sky Q device/box. Why is this important? Continue reading “Will Rupert Murdoch buy Netflix with the sale proceeds of 21st Century Fox to Disney?”
Spotify to go public with a direct exchange listing
Music streaming service Spotify has officially filed its paperwork to go public through a direct listing.
It plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker SPOT. Continue reading “Spotify to go public with a direct exchange listing”
All posts from February 2018
Here is a listing of all posts from February 2018, Continue reading “All posts from February 2018”