Lower inflation astonishes central bankers but comes as no surprise to everyone else. A week of obituaries.
Anybody but Biden or Trump. Anybody.
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Inflation surprises, again, by its rapid fall. But central bankers have been telling us that the 'last mile' will take years. The markets have been laughing at those central bankers. And it is said that our monetary masters value their 'credibility'. Self-awareness training wouldn't go amiss. Or maybe they should just hire a decent PR agency.
A week of obituaries. The death of the greatest investor and one of the richest - that most people will never have heard of.
Henry Kissinger: greatest statesman ever or war criminal?
It's being said that if the Democrats replaced Biden, they would win by a landslide. It's also being said that if the Republican's replace Trump, they will win by a landslide. Nikki Haley is an outside bet for the GOP nomination - even Trump could be persuaded if she promises him a full pardon.
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Regarding Ireland's GDP figures and real prosperity. I was reading the economic letter called "Is Ireland really the most prosperous country in Europe?" by Patrick Honohan. I'd be interested in your views on this letter and Ireland among its peers, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands and Sweden etc. As a visitor to three of these four countries, Ireland certainly looks the least prosperous. Patrick's letter seems to state Ireland is behind UK generally (Chris, interested in your view here!) and more on par with Italy. Love your podcast by the way