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I’m now on Mastodon

For those switching over to Mastodon – or experimenting with doing so – I’m at @[email protected]. Feel free to give me a friendly wave and a follow! I’m not sure how much I’ll be active there, to be honest. Let̵

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Test for central bank credibility looms on likely bond losses

Severe balance sheet weakness is symptomatic of how economies operate with minimal margins of safety

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Announcing my next book, The Truth Detective

Do you have what it takes to be a Truth Detective? Did you know that a toy spaceship can teach you about why prices keep rising? Or that a pooping cow can show you how to invest your pocket money? And that even the greatest minds have been fooled by fake

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Russia supply shock forces rethink for chemicals and fertiliser groups

Shutdowns, shortages and surging prices are prompting calls for a more resilient food system

logo.png  By NB  Nov 17, 2022