The Other Hand
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From moron premium to plonker premium: UK borrowing costs soar. Global inflation and interest rates are on the up
Ireland's budget circus resumes. Productivity growth finally starts again in the US
The past ain't what many of us remember. Populists promise a return to the good old days.
Rising racism, rising bond yields, rising populism: the UK is in a terrible place
What happens when only 4 trillionaires have all the income? And our parliaments are occupied by chatbots?
UK to get Irish green credits? We could have cheap EVs but instead face multi-billion fines.
Podcast Special: In conversation with Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment
Podcast Short: Jim on the Summer Economic Statement
Wanted: grown up politicians willing to have adult conversations.
Peace in our time? Keir Starmer needs to go.
They think it's all over. FOMO, TINA, markets & the $. China & Iran are the big winners of the war
IMF explains why cutting fuel taxes now is a dumb idea. Is war coming for all of us?
Markets cannot price disaster properly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inflation up, more to come? US petrol over $4 a gallon. Ours is over double that.
What, exactly, do the fuel protesters want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stagflation: more flation than stag? Or just bad? How much evil can we tolerate?
A mad, bad world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump surrenders to Iran? From TACO to WACO.
Iran is now one of the most economically powerful countries on earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The dogs of war - mostly barking, one or two surprisingly quiet
Will Farage's links to Trump hurt Reform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brexit - for the first time in ages. And the war.
Is the US economy in worse shape than we thought? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here we go again - supply chains. From Urea to Silicon Chips.
"Iran is winning" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The world has changed. For central bankers especially. But also for everyone
An early St Patrick's Day greeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tick Tock. Each day things get a little worse.
Interest rates might be heading up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't panic! Not yet, anyway
Markets are worried, but not particularly so Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the plan? Gaza writ large?
And all the latest economic news & data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast special: War, AI, Slow Learners and Art with Joan Mulvihill
First live podcast (a recording) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
War. Is the energy price shock the least of it?
Geopolitics. Again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shadow banks: another crisis brewing? Is AI good or bad?
Is your job safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump throws a tantrum Markets yawn.
Money, Andrew and the British monarchy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Europe deserves much a better press. As does liberal democracy
Weep for it when it's gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why have the Epstein files only snared European Royals and Politicians? Conspiracy or coincidence?
British politics are beyond redemption Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jim's update on the Irish & world economy & markets
A solo run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the AI race winnable?Where is the ROI & productivity?
In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Trump just another mad mullah?
Strange goings on in financial markets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Europe must now decide. Reality has bitten
Carney was right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new Berlin Wall moment. Just not quite so good as the last one.
TACO Trump - the last hope? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World economy in great shape? Not so fast!
Things look great. Until we look deeper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Looking backwards, looking forwards.
Thanks to all our listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'A numbed & dumbed generation'. Is it too late to regulate tech? Or is it now too big to fail?
In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Give the task of managing the domestic economy to the IDA. Restrict the Finance Ministry to bean counting
Bought a book lately? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The assault on Ireland's reputation and soft power.
Some of the punches are landing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is inflation on the rise again? Britain to rejoin the EU? ChatGPT looks tired.
Starmer looks finished Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump declares war on the EU. It's time for someone to stand up. Anyone.
It's time for rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maybe Irish corporation taxes are destined never to collapse? Famous last words? The Department of Yes and No
A big week for economic data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An American Oligarchy takes shape. Russia leads, Trump follows.
OECD economic forecasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK & Irish tax & govt. spending: a real drag. An explanation of the the USA - Russia bromance
Vance & co hate Europe because...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could anybody get elected in Ireland on a platform of fiscal restraint? Reeves last budget?
A tale of two budgets. Or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ukraine is sold out by America. The weird connections between Hobbits, right-wing nutjobs and Moscow.
All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nationalism: where does it come from? The glue that binds us or the poison that kills us?
In conversation with Professor Shane O'Mara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland gets a new Finance Minister - possibly not the best one available. Trump opens some files.
Zero or lots: the only two numerical concepts allowed to enter the immigration discourse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Liz Truss moment for the UK? Clown car government in full view
Irish inflation and the 'New' Housing plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's superpower: is inflation about to play the role of Kryptonite?
Time to crowdfund the BBC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musk's trillion $ wages. AI: boundless possibilities or extinction level event?
Trump Towers everywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.