Inflation, austerity and recession is a dangerous combination

18 November 2022

Another week, another green energy bust. But does anyone see the trend? Nigel Farage does.

And that’s not the only déjà vu. George Osbourne and his austerity are back in vogue… in certain circles, anyway.

As is China, with the West choosing to turn a blind eye and the other cheek at the G20.

Meanwhile, consumer prices just keep rising, and central bankers’ inflation denialism just keeps getting more bizarre in response.

What a week for Nigel to digest for you…

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