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 will further strength in the US Dollar and bond yields break something? Should the Government take back control of the Bank of England? How much has Bank of England QE lost? Can we break down inflation numbers? Why are food prices still rising?

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 new Bank of England crisis tool will it be able to keep things secret? Was the UK GDP fall Labour's fault? Will the Bank of England cut interest-rates next week? How much notice do central bans take of inflation expectations?

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 will the BRICS finally get the upper hand on the US Dollar? Will the Trump threats of 100% tariffs work? Does a Currency Board have a helping or hindering hand? What about the UK NHS and taxpayers and GDP?

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 impact of Trump tariffs on the UK? Several questions on the budget crisis in France looking at bond yields relative to Greece and Germany? Can high debt countries stay afloat if rates stay high? Can you explain how we pay for wind power we do not use?

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 Does it really matter how big the US national debt gets, or not? What happens if the public finances lose "headroom"? Are EU & UK allowing manipulating their currencies to fall to counter Trump tariffs? What is currently giving confidence to the pound? Are National Insurance rises inflationary or deflationary? How will Chinese dollar denominated bonds sold in Saudi affect the world economy?

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 when the UK should stop cutting interest-rates? Is Chancellor Reeves fiscal headroom over at a UK bond yield of 5%? How do you forecast economic growth and inflation? How does the Bank of England lose money on the QE bonds it bought? What do I think of UK pension changes? Why is economic growth per head stalling and falling?

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 rise in UK bond yields and hence mortgage rates post the Budget and look at the causes by comparing with Germany and the US. Also what do you believe is the answer to our energy problems? Do you believe we can't move to renewable energy? What's the alternative?

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 UK Budget and its consequences. For example likely future borrowing and UK bond yields (which set mortgage rates). Plus can we return to hard money (gold standard)? Will we see a recession? Will th Bank of England restart QE?

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 UK interest-rates and bond yields and why is it happening? Are we seeing a global debt crisis? Is the Euro area fueling an inflationary boom? Will we see negative interest-rates again? What about a central bank digital coin?

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 going to happen to interest-rates and whether we should expect more 0.5% cuts? What can we expect from the US election? What next for the finances of Italy? Also what is happening to the VIX?