Category Archives: Economic fundamentals

Europe’s Economic Controlled Flight Into Terrain

More on Europe’s economic suicide.

Peace Talks Essential as War Rages on in Ukraine

Peace in Ukraine is a worthy aim. But the West can’t bring itself to offer what Russia might accept.

European Stainless Steel Mills Are Closing Due To Energy Crisis

Stainless steel mills are now keeling over due to energy price spikes. Who will be next to fall?

Is Wood the Climate-Friendly Urban Building Material of the Future?

Experts claim there will be a large need for additional construction through 2050. Is wood the answer?

6 Economic Experts Reveal the Truth About the Inflation Reduction Act

Is the Inflation Reduction Act good for your wallet? A climate bill in disguise? Landmark action or nothingburger?

How France Underdevelops Africa

Most French colonies in Africa became independent in the 60s. But most are in poverty, much worse off than other African economies.

We Could Massively Reduce the Price of Energy in the UK – By Changing the Way We Regulate Energy Prices

A remedy for the UK/EU energy price shock is changing price rules. But can those fixes be implemented soon enough?

Saudi Arabia New Output Cuts Threat Is Another Blow To Washington

Saudi Arabia in concert with OPEC+, as in Russia, looks to be sticking to its promise to cut output if oil demand softened.

Will Europe Go Down to Defeat Before Ukraine?

Europe has succeeded in hurting itself to hurt Russia, to the degree that a full bore economic and financial crisis seems inevitable.

The Bank of England Increasing Interest Rates to 4% – As Markets Expect – Could Be Enough To Bring the Whole Economy Down

The Bank of England is in “Burn the village to save it” mode via interest rate increases which do little to address the causes of inflation.

Ilargi: EU – Controlled Demolition

Puzzling why the EU seems determined to drive itself off a cliff.

Record Number of US Households Behind on Energy Bills; Brace for a Cold Winter

Americans haven’t suffered the same level of energy price increases as the UK and Europe, yet a record number of households are buckling.

Iran And Russia Move To Create A Global Natural Gas Cartel

The emerging Russia-Iran gas OPEC is yet another threat to Western economies.

The Hope of What Was Once Called a Decent Living Has Departed for the Average Household

The UK is a serious and worsening cost of living crisis that’s impoverishing the former middle class. What will the political fallout be?

China as a Developmental State: Indigenous Innovation and Global Competition

China chose a successful technological development path, in contrast to the corporate financialization model in the United States.