Nickolai Hubble

How to become a trillionaire

So, you survived the first wave of inflation. But what are you going to do about the next one? This man can be your guide…

Are we in a submarine energy war already?

Renewables are reliant on subsea cables transporting their electricity long distances. Didn’t Nord Stream’s sabotage expose that as a bad idea?

How to balance every budget, guaranteed

Britain’s national debt is dangerously high. But what does a more frugal political system look like? And how could we achieve it? Here’s one idea…

How they’ll get to President Trump

Do you think officials at the Federal Reserve like the idea of a President Donald Trump? But what could they do to undermine him?

The Hidden Power: Unveiling the UK’s True Ruler

In this report: The day democracy died Who really governs the UK Liz Truss’ garotte will be Sir Keir Starmer’s puppet strings I thought she’d…

Net zero will trigger Labour’s Liz Truss moment

Just as the pandemic gave the Bank of England political cover to support the bond market in 2020, the climate crisis could allow them to back Labour.

The Inflation Survival Guide

In July 2020 we explained that “inflation is back, with a vengeance.” And “Why inflation must get out of control.” In August 2020 we highlighted…

Growing your slice of a shrinking pie now means taking from someone else

The world is taking economic growth for granted. There have been very few periods of sustained decline in living standards. But we may be on the cusp of one for two reasons.

Don’t worry, the pound will save us from Labour’s schemes

The UK economy has a secret weapon. Our currency bobs up and down to keep the ship on an even keel. But investors need to remember how this impacts them.

The first election that doesn’t count

For all the bluster, showmanship and election analysis, this is the first election that didn’t really matter. But not for the reasons the media is pointing out.

The conspiracy is on this side of the Channel

The greasy pole of politics has a pointy end. And Marine Le Pen, Sir Keir Starmer, Geert Wilders and Donald Trump are about to sit on it.

Your election debrief, with John Butler and Nick Hubble

The election results are in. But what do they mean for you? We asked The Fleet Street Letter editorial team to untangle the flood of information.

Who does inflation work for?

Ronald Reagan warned us not to unleash inflation. But the Bank of England didn’t listen. It created vast amounts of money. Why? And who benefits?

The date on democracy’s death certificate

European governments are not dancing to the tune of voters. Someone else is pulling all the puppet strings. Or should I say “purse strings”?

How to pay for a war pandemic

The inflation of the 70s was a deliberate government policy. As was the inflation of 2021-2023. It’s how we pay for our wars and pandemic lockdowns.

Investors and politicians beware: the cycle of monetary mayhem is about to change course

History is a cycle of monetary systems. Should we trust the government, the central bank or the private sector with the right to issue money?

Modern Monetary Theory is dead. Long live the Fiscal Dominatrix.

A new theory is spreading amongst the elites who control the levers of economic power. It will guide them to make some shocking policy decisions in coming years.

Inflation’s Fiscal Drag Queens and Bracket Creeps are picking your pockets

Politicians promise they won’t raise taxes. It makes me laugh. And then cry. Because I know there are at least four ways to increase taxation without increasing taxes.

Stockmarkets want to know, who benefits from renewable energy?

It’s not always clear who benefits from technological breakthroughs or economic trends. And yet, that’s precisely what investors need to figure out. Where does the buck stop for wind energy?

Was Liz Truss just the beginning?

Elections have upended the French bond market. Does this mark the beginning of another debt crisis? Are we in for another decade of government bond instability roiling stocks every few years?