We'll believe him when the missiles stop being fired for a few days not when he tells us.

Trump: US Forces Have Crippled Iran’s Military To An Extraordinary Degree

Much of this also applies to Oxfam. They've become more interested in looking after themselves than the charitable causes they promote to gain income.

Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence — and they’re richer than ever, says Oxfam

Russian oil embargo is joke. They just sell it cheap to India and China who are profiting massively.

Trump’s pressure on Europe to slap 100% tariffs on India and China raises eyebrows

Bank has given in to political pressure. Problems ahead.

BOE Gov. Bailey Says It's Crucial Not To Lower Bank Rate Too Fast or Too Much

Doubt it.

UK business confidence levels hit highest since 2015, Lloyds says

Expect a big correction next month. Blip in the stats and oil price fall.

Consumer price inflation, UK: September 2024

The last thing that is needed. Maybe he was concerned about the current currency strength stoking up inflation which has never really died down. The people don't see what the stats are showing.

BOE's Bailey sees the chance of a more aggressive rate cut - The Guardian

Suspect the cut was largely due to political pressure rather than sound financial reasons.

BOE Chief Economist Urges Against More Rate Cuts Too Quickly

Plenty of women in senior positions in the public sector.

How women in the workforce are reshaping the global economy

Why do the left claim that populism is bad? They'd ban elections if they could rather than band to the views of the electorate. It's a simple fact really that if a party regularly does things the electorate dislikes they will vote them out at the ...

Dutch far-right populist seeks to form government after shock election win

They are talking about boycotting Russian energy not doing it. What the EU says and what it does are often very different. Don't be surprised to see them supporting Russia even more before the crisis ends.

ECB officials worried market stress may hinder monetary policy; want new instrument ready for...

Which side are they on? Probably have a meeting to decide. Don't expect a decision till after war is over.

Germany and Italy approved Russian gas payments after nod from Brussels

Look at a longer term chart.

Euro area monthly balance of payments: March 2022

[quote=EdwinClark;14005223]BUY LOW, SELL HIGH” That’s what most people would tell you to do if you asked them how to make money, but most people would do the complete opposite! So as investors, market downturns and crashes are seen as a GOOD ...

Euro area monthly balance of payments: March 2022

EU desperately trying to exert their authority. They'll tear themselves apart rather offer a reasonable solution.

EU Commission VP Sefcovic: Our patience is wearing thin with the UK, we do not want...

Todays a selling opportunity in my mind. Shame you bulls couldn't drive it up a bit further.

USDCAD lengthy consolidation points to bullish breakout

Greater centralisation has worked well so far...if you happen to live in Germany.

Greater EU fiscal powers will boost pandemic recovery

Give over. The Eurozone has not yet recovered from 2008 crisis. Problems are much bigger than Covid.

Is the ECB Preparing Markets for Policy Normalisation?

Since when did the BOE deliver info. by Twitter? Could be some wild unexpected moves to come.

BoE Gov Bailey: It Does Feel A Bit As If The Darkest Hour Is Before Dawn

Barnier to tell EU he's not up to the job. They'll find somebody who is.

Barnier To Tell EU Ambassadors: There May Be No Brexit Deal