Nickolai Hubble

Putin’ the shackles on our tight supply chains

Economic inter-reliance was supposed to make the world safer. If we depend on one another, then nobody will upset the applecart. But what if this…

How the euro violates the Unholy Trinity

[Ed Note: The following is an excerpt from my book How the Euro Dies, which I’ve decided to republish here in anticipation of a return…

How does Brexit affect the stock market?

Brexit has upended the UK’s political system. Our own parliament is now in control and our political leaders are once again elected by us. But…

The Unholy Trinity has recovered from Covid-19 and is ready to destroy the euro (again)

[Ed Note: The following is an excerpt from my book How the Euro Dies, which I’ve decided to republish in anticipation of a return to…

Inflation, shortages, lockdowns, recession and political risk

Nigel Farage is not very optimistic about the stock market or the government. In this weekly update, we dig into some of the reasons why.…

Inflation, shortages, lockdowns, recession and political risk

Nigel Farage is not very optimistic about the stock market or the government. In this weekly update, we dig into some of the reasons why. It’s depressing stuff, but extremely important that investors be aware of the situation.

Why don’t people trust the government any more?

“The top nine most terrifying words in the English Language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Imagine getting elected on that…

Can the oil price withstand a recession without sanctions?

Dirty energy stocks have been the standout performers in a crumbling stock market. And our FTSE 100 index, which many mistakenly attribute as being reflective…

Inflation or recession? The Bank of England chooses both…

Dear reader, Planning to fail might be a plan, but you’re still going to fail. That’s how I’d sum up Bank of England policy right…

A bucket of water on a monetary bonfire

It’s time to dig up some gems from the Fortune & Freedom reader mailbag – thanks for your messages. The first two are all about…

What if chaos in the energy markets is just the beginning?

The Green Machine has always had a mean side. Eco-warriors like to disrupt our lives to make their point. And, lately, they’ve co-opted the government…

What if chaos in the energy markets is just the beginning?

The Green Machine has always had a mean side. Eco-warriors like to disrupt our lives to make their point. And, lately, they’ve co-opted the government to do their dirty work for them.

The 1970s are back: stagflation, geopolitical crises and shortages… but worse music

If you had your time again, what would you have done differently in the 70s? I had better rephrase that… What investment decisions would you…

What central bank digital currencies mean for you

In the 18th century the philosopher Jeremy Bentham designed an observation system called The Panopticon. It comes from the Greek for “all seeing”. It was…

Which money is best? Free Banking money!

Scottish pounds are much maligned in England. (And among mystified Australian customs officers, I can report.) But what if these funny looking scraps of paper,…

Which money is best? Free Banking money!

Scottish pounds are much maligned in England. (And among mystified Australian customs officers, I can report.) But what if these funny looking scraps of paper, which claim to be equivalent to a Bank of England banknote, actually hold the secret to the best form of money of all?

Which money is best? Silver!

They don’t call it a pound karat. It’s not the family gold you show off at dinner parties. The dollar is not called the doubloon.…

Which money is best? Silver!

They don’t call it a pound karat. It’s not the family gold you show off at dinner parties. The dollar is not called the doubloon. And the yuan isn’t called the Jīnzi.

Welcome to stagflation. It’s going to get worse.

You might think a moribund economy with 7% inflation is bad enough. But just wait until you see the Bank of Englad’s forecasts for what…

Welcome to stagflation. It’s going to get worse.

You might think a moribund economy with 7% inflation is bad enough. But just wait until you see the Bank of Englad’s forecasts for what happens next! 10% inflation and a recession puts us squarely in the stagflation zone.