This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on the relative size of central bank balance sheets? Will China back the Yuan with Gold? Why do US GDP and labour market figures tell a different story? Is Scotland behind the recent highs for the UK FTSE 100?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on what is happening to the Japanese Yen and its impact on the economy? Also how is inflation measured and what differences are there between countries in how it is measured?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on a question about the Ben Bernanke Reviews into Bank of England economic forecasting. I use the examples of Yes Minister and "group think" to explain it is not what it appears to be.

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on why the Gold price is hitting all-time highs? Why do central banks value Gold so ridiculously cheaply? Can the Bank of England reduce interest-rates before the US? Also is the UK Blue Book in a mess?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on Premier League finances and Chelsea in particular. I look at the profits and losses from Bank of England QE bond buying and QT selling. Plus a look at pension demographics in Europe and the UK.

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on what do the latest Euro area money supply numbers mean for its economy? How much of a problem are the US Deficits and Debt? Will China devalue the Yuan and how much is it being affected by the Japanese Yen and its decline?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on Gold and why is it reaching new highs in many currencies. What about a Gold Standard? Also a couple of questions about if we are in a currency war and where will the US Dollar go? Plus should we raise the inflation target to 3%?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on why has the UK Pound £ been so strong in 2024 so far and what does that mean for the Bank of England and interest-rates? How much QT can we expect? Why is the government cutting National Insurance contributions and what does that mean economically?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on energy policy. Is the UK importing too much of it? How reliable are renewables? Are imports bad? Does foreign investment in houses make us richer or poorer? What has caused the problems with measuring GDP,unemployment and inflation?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on why companies are rushing to issue bonds? What does the 1.6% decline in UK Broad Money (M4) reported by the Bank of England mean for the UK economy? Deflation? Are Goldman Sachs right to say Brexit has cost the UK 5% of GDP?