How to escape the bizarre consequences of negative interest rates in the UK

Yesterday’s Fortune & Freedom explored the weird and not so wonderful world of negative interest rates. We focused on the theoretical side of things. Why…

The Bank of England vs the banks of England

On 28 September, economists at the US central bank published some important research. It concluded that imposing negative interest rates is a bad idea. Sure…

No honour amongst trade negotiators

Let me ask you something. If a pickpocket steals your wallet, but gives you some of the money back, how would you feel about it?…