In the past four years, the German economy has experienced a torrid time. Whilst America has boomed, Germany has experienced the worst recession in decades, with the shock return of high inflation and falling real wages. How Germany Damaged its Own EconomyWatch this video on YouTube In the 2012 Euro debt crisis, it was southern …
In a fast moving, world, it is two days since I wrote this and already, it appears tariffs has been paused. But, it is still all very relevant as who knows what could happen next. Damaging Trade War Begins – 25% TariffsWatch this video on YouTube On the campaign trail, President Trump threatened the highest …
Do you remember the days when you can afford to buy a house with a modest income and small deposit? I don’t. I’m middle aged, but the last time house prices were affordable, I was trying to buy football stickers rather than a 3 bed semi. 10 Reasons You Can’t Afford to buy a House?Watch …
In the last quarter of 2024, the UK had the lowest rate of economic growth amongst advanced economies. Yet it also had the highest Central Bank interest rate. 4.75%. It is higher even than the Federal Reserve, despite US growth being almost double the UK in recent years. Is Bank of England Pushing Economy into …
A look at the effect of tariffs on consumers, government tax revenue, domestic firms and net economic welfare.
Is UK Debt Getting Out of Control?Watch this video on YouTube The start of 2025, saw UK bond yields soar to the highest level since 2008, causing the media to panic the UK was heading towards another debt crisis – worse than Lizz Truss, some papers rather hysterically claimed. Since 2003, UK debt has risen …
Latest figures on UK National Debt. What National Debt is. Why National Debt is increasing?
Debt interest payments are the amount the government need to pay to holders of government bonds. It is the cost of servicing public sector debt. One forecast by Pantheon Macroeconomics suggested that the UK’s debt interest bill would rise to £123bn for the current financial year alone, £35 billion higher than previously forecast and £54bn …