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What next in the Economic War against the West?

The Gods of Chaos have brought together an alliance to bring down the West. If its not the weather, it will be Russia, Gas prices, the Middle East and Oil, or maybe the prime global commodity – Chips – is the next thing they will target. I'm staying long Gold.

Chaos, China, Chips, Middle East, Ukraine, Weather
Bill Blain
October 30, 2023

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Will ARM IPO break the Tech Market?

September's ARM IPO could be a “CFP” for markets if it breaks the current everything AI consensus (aka “bubble”). There are many reasons to think it could, because it’s basically Masayoshi Son rolling it with big aplomb in the Tech Casino.

ARM, Chips, Masayoshi Son, Softbank, Vison Fund
Bill Blain
August 30, 2023
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Flying the Atlantic on Unicorn Poop!
November 28, 2023
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is set to cross the Atlantic in a plane powered by unicorn farts. It’s marketing smoke and mirrors. The reality is Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an evolutionary dead end. Solving the Air Travel issue will require lots of capital.Read More »
The Rise of the Right and it’s consequences for Markets
November 27, 2023
Events of the last few weeks highlight a new instability for markets. The Rise of the Right has implications in terms of investment priorities, law and markets, bonds and currencies, multiple consequences and the future outlook for economies.Read More »
Guest Post: Sports – Why it’s the Hot Investment Arena
November 24, 2023
“In yacht racing there is no second.” Sports has become a major investment sector in recent years. An increasing number of funds are focused on sporting opportunities. The appeal, and the possibilities to monetise fans and events is rising. Why invest?Read More »
Why we won’t fix the UK by selling Natwest to irrational retail investors….
November 23, 2023
Jeremy Hunt tried hard to be interesting, but it was all a bit forgettable. An election is coming. How bad will it be? As for selling Natwest to fund UK growth – has Hunt actually considered the outlook for banks as the risk outlook deepens?Read More »
OpenAI’s FUBAR Corporate Governance is a lesson for every Company!
November 21, 2023
Every single business on the planet should be looking at its board composition and corporate governance structure to figure out just how vulnerable they may be. OpenAI’s self-immolation should be a lesson.Read More »