Imperial Brands shares looks like a great buy at the moment2년 전 by teatree61 in sharesImperial Brands shares looks like a great buy at the momentThe share Imperial Brands (IMB) came onto my horizon in recent weeks. It's price is just 1870p, which is the…
What is the timetable to Italy issuing it's parallel currency2년 전 by teatree61 in busyWhat is the timetable to Italy issuing it's parallel currencyNine months ago, when the new Italian coalition formed a government, in their coalition agreement they made provision…
How is Italy progressing on it's way out of the euro?2년 전 by teatree61 in busyHow is Italy progressing on it's way out of the euro?About five months ago I posted an article , which explained Italy's steps out of the euro. It included the…
The Brexit Game of Chicken Intensifies2년 전 by teatree61 in busyThe Brexit Game of Chicken IntensifiesTheresa May meets the European heads of state at a summit meeting tonight. They are still reeling from the way she…
The new NAFTA (or USMCA as it is now called)2년 전 by teatree61 in busyThe new NAFTA (or USMCA as it is now called)So the new NAFTA got agreed between Mexico and Canada, with a new name USMCA which doesn't quite roll off the…
More evidence that Britain is heading for a No Deal Brexit2년 전 by teatree61 in busyMore evidence that Britain is heading for a No Deal BrexitBrexiteers have long been irritated with the EU's free movement of people, which allows anyone to move at will to any…
The EU's share of world GDP is shrinking2년 전 by teatree61 in busyThe EU's share of world GDP is shrinkingTake a look at the following graphic: The eye-catching thung is not that China has made progress - you would…
War gaming for No Deal Brexit2년 전 by teatree61 in busyWar gaming for No Deal BrexitI've been writing for some time about the preparations for No Deal Brexit, such as ports expanding their capacities…
Americans are stepping up and buying their own government's debt2년 전 by teatree61 in busyAmericans are stepping up and buying their own government's debtThere was an interesting article on Wolf Street today, which pointed out that foreign ownership of US treasuries…
Will the EU's "link tax" destroy Europe's internet?2년 전 by teatree61 in busyWill the EU's "link tax" destroy Europe's internet?Last week, the European Parliament voted for the infamous " link tax ". This is a so-called copyright law that is…
Australian housing starts to crash2년 전 by teatree61 in busyAustralian housing starts to crashAustralian house prices are starting to fall. In August the stats showed that they'd dropped for 11 consecutive…
Brits reduce borrowing in preparation for Brexit2년 전 by teatree61 in busyBrits reduce borrowing in preparation for BrexitThe Bank of England's latest report on borrowing showed people tightening their belts (probably in response to the…
Italy's budget is likely to be a damp squib2년 전 by teatree61 in busyItaly's budget is likely to be a damp squibThe new coalition govt in Italy is preparing it's first budget, which will get unveiled towards the end of September…
Why Foxconn is opening a plant in the USA2년 전 by teatree61 in busyWhy Foxconn is opening a plant in the USAFoxconn is a famous Taiwanese contract manufacturer - that is, companies like Apple, Sony, Nintendo and others design…
Another indicator showing stocks are over valued2년 전 by teatree61 in busyAnother indicator showing stocks are over valuedBack in 2001, Warren Buffet gave an interview to Fortune magazine , and shared an indicator that he uses to judge…
Emerging markets get into trouble due to external debt (again)2년 전 by teatree61 in busyEmerging markets get into trouble due to external debt (again)People in their 40's and 50's will remember the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997/8. What essentially happened is that…
A Brexit proof stock portfolop2년 전 by teatree61 in busyA Brexit proof stock portfolopThere is now just over seven months to go to Brexit Day, and no deal in sight. The UK economy is holding up, making it…
When will the next stock market crash come?2년 전 by teatree61 in busyWhen will the next stock market crash come?Here is what the Nasdaq has looked like over the last ten years: It's practically gone up in a straight line. And…
The gold price is falling2년 전 by teatree61 in busyThe gold price is fallingThe gold price is falling. Take a look at the following chart: It's now below $1200, a price it's not been since…
China U-turned on putting tariffs on American oil2년 전 by teatree61 in busyChina U-turned on putting tariffs on American oilWhen all the sabre-rattling about tariffs was happening in June, China issued a list of products it would put tariffs…