Whats driving the markets

These are three interesting pieces on Microsoft Edge we have been banging on about, the debt to GDP ratio for some time and the IMF International Monetary Fund is warning the world about it. They are also stating that “the global economy is better than feared”. According to Bloomberg, “Reeves pledges to tackle inflation, hints no Bank Tax in Budget”. The USA government shutdown is ongoing, and it will start to hurt the economy as yesterday was the first day some Federal employees have not received their pay cheque. Think ! Also, look at the spread on French Bonds to German. Germany is a country which economically really suffering. What are the ramifications for France? Canada is one of the first countries to suffer because of Trump’s tariffs. It’s stated in the press that it is now in a recession, and we will see more countries’ economies falter.

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IMF sounds alarm on soaring sovereign debt

IMF chief Georgieva says global economy is ‘better then feared’, and urges countries to prepare for AI – business live

UK government borrowing costs fall as Reeves hints at tax rises – business live

UK economy returns to growth, but only just, as Reeves plans budget

Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs as new boss swings axe

Paddy Power to shut 57 shops in UK and Ireland with almost 250 jobs at risk

More massive layoffs could be in store for Amazon workers – as the company pledges billions to AI

Crown agency confirms Canada in recession

7 Reasons why Brits are Leaving the UK

The best countries for work-life balance

Homework: What companies are hiring or firing? What are your predictions for employment figures over the next 8 months? What does Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan mean by Cockroaches, where there is one, there is probably more?

Charts: all the usual suspects.

We give the Royal family a hard time, but we love them, and we would not want to live in a Republic. Harry Come Home! We should be proud of them serving in the forces when they are some of the highest-profile people on the planet, and we want to thank them for all their public duties. We can’t have the UK as a republic, as we would be disappointed that every Englishman, Scotsman and Welshman would not have their chance to be in line to the Throne of England. We have been checking the obituaries, and we are no closer to the Throne today than last year. To quote king Charles “No such luck”!

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