First the venerable Queen dies, but before she does she gives her blessing to the newly appointed PM Liz Truss who took over just before the queen’s passing. After 44 days Liz Truss is out and people are calling her the worst Prime Minister in the history of the UK. But, what did we really …
On this episode we talk about: C Thomas: Happy Hump Day! Welcome back to Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards. I’m C Thomas Printer. I’m here with Austerity Jones. Austerity: Happy Wednesday! C Thomas, we have three items from the past and three items to look forward to. As we look backwards, let’s go around the world …
• What’s happening in the UK? • Can there be an alternative to US Dollar as the reserve currency? Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones and I am back with C Thomas Printer who again wants to talk about what is going on across the pond. What is this obsession with the UK C Thomas? C …
Let’s take a break from finance and remember Mark Twain. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones and I’m here with G Spot Johnson. With the craziness of the stock and bond markets lately, I didn’t expect to see you today G Spot. G Spot: Jackie! Jackie! Where is Jackie! Austerity: G Spot? I’m here and I’m …
This week we talk -again- about the energy crisis, and therefore our word of the week is “brennholz”. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones and I am feeling energized this morning, aren’t you C Thomas? C Thomas: Very clever, Austerity. I see what you did there, and good morning. Let me ask you a question… Do …
Bond yields are up, equities are down, foreign exchange markets worldwide are reeling under the strength of the dollar. We therefore touch upon Triffin’s Dilemma. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones and wow, what a week in financial markets! Bond yields are up, equities are down. What are your thoughts C Thomas? C Thomas: I think …
C Thomas believes that it was the Corporate America who benefited from the low interest rate environment. The losers in that case were mom and pop businesses, our neighbours, small towns, and cities. Therefore, our word of the week is urban blight. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones and I am back with C Thomas who …
On this day bonded with sadness, we note down the meaning of duty. Moreover, C Thomas remembers unforgettable heroes: Roger Staubach, and Cale Foy. 9-11 is a day will should never forget and I feel that there are certain people that we shouldn’t forget in the spirit of this day. Roger Staubach was a Heisman …
C Thomas comments on how people lack in understanding economics and why we should have empathy in situations that might arise soon. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones. After G Spot took the reins last week, you seem refreshed and all fired up C Thomas. Thank you, I am Austerity, and good morning. I wonder why …
G Spot discusses whether the recent extreme weather events we experience result from climate change or if it is the media reflecting on it severely. Good morning, I’m Austerity Jones, and I’m here with G Spot Johnson today. G Spot, we haven’t heard much from you since your arrest. What have you been up to? …