Oil sorted? OPEC gambles on demand revival to boost flagging prices July 10, 2023 OPEC and its allies are banking on demand to rebound and prop up oil prices. If they're wrong, it's time to reassess their influence.
England v USA: How Europe embraced America’s young footballers November 25, 2022 When the USA hosted the World Cup in 1994, their squad was an overwhelmingly domestic selection. Fourteen of their 22-man party were based in the States, with 12 of those on central contracts with the US Soccer Federation. Only two of the players belonged to clubs in Europe’s five biggest leagues, among them Coventry City [...]
What’s in a year? Hopefully one without a new prime minister or an election January 3, 2023 Without making myself a hostage to fortune, I predict 2023 will be a year without as much political turmoil even as inflation causes havoc.
FTSE 100 live: London ends week deep in the red on back of Israel-Gaza war, borrowing and retail figures October 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 ended the week deep in the red following disappointing retail figures and falling but still very high, public borrowing stats. The capital’s premier bluechip index was 1.31 per cent down by the close, at 7,401.30, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the domestic market, dropped to 0.9 per cent, [...]
Tony Blair: Vladimir Putin should have got seat at international ‘top table’ December 30, 2022 Tony Blair argued that Vladimir Putin should be given a seat at the international “top table” despite deep misgivings among officials about the new Russian president, according to newly released official files. Papers released to the National Archives in Kew, west London, show Mr Blair, as prime minister, believed the former KGB man was at [...]
Oil prices steady as supply fears ease February 23, 2022 Oil prices have stabilised after hitting seven year highs, with the West so far avoiding measures that could hit Russian oil and gas.
As we cosy up to Qatar, the West must face the moral maze of the Middle East April 4, 2022 Last month I wrote about the prospect of Dubai challenging London’s place as a great global financial centre. But Britain’s delicate dance with the Middle East does not end there. The emerging relationship between Europe and the United States on the one hand and the oil-rich emirate of Qatar on the other poses a multitude [...]
The tectonic plates of economic power are being moved by the crypto kings April 1, 2022 Sanctions have shown the power of the people who control cash. Oligarchs counting their dollars today have realised that their money is more than just a currency, it’s an operating system. In the past month, the US Treasury, which issues the American notes and regulates the accounts that trade them, has removed the operating licence [...]
Q&A: Why have oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel again? March 15, 2022 An quick Q&A explaining why prices have dipped after historic rallies earlier this month, amid increasingly volatile markets conditions.
The best films of 2022, from Tom Cruise to Paul Thomas Anderson – but who won the top spot? December 15, 2022 While not a classic vintage, this year still offered some cinema gems, with indie darlings taking their place at the top of our table alongside one of the best blockbusters ever made. Here’s the definitive list of the best films of 2022. 1. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE This surreal comedy-drama stars Michelle Yeoh as [...]