Nickolai Hubble

Is Credit Suisse the next Lehman Brothers?

Financial markets were jittery already. But then Credit Suisse’s credit default swaps started to blow out, signalling a rising probability of default. It’s all so…

The next phase of the financial crisis has begun: currency crises

We think of currency crises as being related to pegged exchange rates, emerging markets and foreign currency-denominated debt – things that don’t apply to the…

The energy crisis is morphing into a currency, debt, industrial and commodity crisis

If you thought the inflation was bad, just wait. The consumer price spikes driven by our energy crisis could be eclipsed by a long list…

Only a financial crisis can save the stock market now

Have you been wondering how central banks will save us this time? With inflation closing in on double digits, how will they justify printing money…

Welcome to Quadrant 4: gold is rising… in terms of pounds

Back when we first launched Fortune & Freedom in 2020, we knew gold was going to be a key topic. Nigel Farage and I both…

Prepare for capital controls – the third horseman of the Unholy Trinity’s apocalypse

According to an economic theory called the Unholy Trinity, governments can only ever have two of the following three things: pegged exchange rates, independent monetary…

Is it time to “Buy, Buy, Buy” the stock market?

The bad news is becoming an all-encompassing blur. The new government’s budget is copping the blame for absolute carnage in the financial markets. We’ve hit…

Is it time to “Buy, Buy, Buy” the stock market?

The bad news is becoming an all-encompassing blur. The new government’s budget is copping the blame for absolute carnage in the financial markets.

How to turn an inflation crisis into a financial crisis

Yesterday we looked at why the government’s policies won’t resolve the energy and inflation crisis. Well, they could, but only by creating bigger problems elsewhere.…

How to turn an energy crisis into an economic crisis

Nothing is so bad that governments can’t make it worse. Yes, that is even true of the energy crisis. And governments are doing their very…

The worst market crash ever is in search of a cause

If you think it’s been a rough year for Europe, consider what US investors are going through. As I explained in a recent alert for…

Diversification doesn’t work in the age of the Everything Bubble

We discuss the Everything Bubble, and how to invest in an age of high prices across the board. Investing is, after all, a game of alternatives. You have to keep your savings somewhere.

Diversification doesn’t work in the age of the Everything Bubble

Nigel Farage is on his way to Australia, so I’m joined by his colleague and co-conspirator at UK Independent Wealth, Rob Marstrand. We discuss the…

What are dividend stocks, and why are they crucial in the market?

What are stock dividends? Companies exist to generate cash for their owners. That’s their purpose, from the investor’s point of view. Small-business owners understand this.…

Don’t let the tyranny of the denominator mislead you in the market

Yesterday, I introduced you to the tyranny of the denominator. Today, we apply the idea to financial markets to help you avoid its effects. But…

Lies, damned lies, statistics and the tyranny of the denominator

When we measure things over time, they are no longer comparable. Apples become oranges. Because of this, a great deal of what we claim to…

Governments haven’t learned a thing. Have you?

In case you haven’t noticed during our recent videos with Nigel Farage, there’s a picture hanging on the wall behind me. It’s a black and…

Stop the energy crisis – it’s party conference season!

The US stock market took a tumble on Tuesday, when inflation figures came in slightly higher than usual. But was it just overdone panic, or is it a sign of things to come?

Stop the energy crisis – it’s party conference season!

The US stock market took a tumble on Tuesday, when inflation figures came in slightly higher than usual. But was it just overdone panic, or…

How to make money in a slow-motion train wreck

Are you still with us, dear investors? I wouldn’t blame you for giving up… There’s the prospect of inflation at 22%, energy rationing, industrial shutdowns,…