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Brexit's parallels with Trump's tariffs tell a tale
News, Published on 06/08/2025
» In figuring out why the US tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's exit from the European Union trade bloc provides something of a playbook -- and without a particularly happy ending.
Taking a journey into the unknown
Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/07/2025
» According to newspaper reports Bulgaria will next year become the 21st country to adopt the euro. Admittedly it's hardly earth-shattering news and is possibly the first time Bulgaria has ever been mentioned in PostScript, let alone its currency, the "lev". But it reinforces my feeling that the European Union and the euro is partly responsible for taking the fun and romance out of travel.
Trump, Bitcoin and the dollar
Oped, Published on 13/03/2025
» In a March 6 executive order, US President Donald Trump established a "digital gold" Bitcoin reserve, to be capitalised with any BTC seized by federal law enforcement. With the supply of BTC capped at 21 million coins, the administration wants the United States to secure a first-mover advantage as a major holder of an emerging store of value. But since it is unlikely that seized BTC alone can achieve the desired scale, the US also may purchase it on the open market.
Stablecoins can defend the dollar
Oped, Published on 14/11/2024
» Imagine a world where China has supplanted the United States atop the world economy, and the renminbi, not the greenback, is the global reserve currency. This scenario would be disastrous for US citizens, businesses, and allies. Given America's record high debt and unsustainable spending, reduced demand for dollar assets would cripple the US economy. The government would be forced to cut public services and military expenditures, altering almost every facet of American life -- and not for the better.
Independent Scotland ‘would rejoin EU’
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» LONDON - An independent Scotland would move quickly to rejoin the European Union, the Scottish government said on Friday as it laid out its plans for getting back into the bloc.
Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» LONDON - Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea's 115 million pound sterling (US$146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.
Man Utd, Newcastle on brink of sealing top four places after Liverpool draw
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» LONDON - Manchester United and Newcastle are on the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, while Everton remain in relegation danger despite their dramatic 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday.
Real Madrid beat wasteful Chelsea to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 19/04/2023
» LONDON - Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, completing an emphatic 4-0 aggregate win against Chelsea that ends a disastrous season for the London club.
Chelsea sack Potter after just seven months in charge
AFP, Published on 03/04/2023
» LONDON - Coach Graham Potter paid for Chelsea's poor form as the Englishman was sacked on Sunday after just seven months in the job.
Chelsea see off Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» LONDON - Chelsea kept their season alive by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.