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Paul Hodges
Weak demand – and the illusion of a return to “normal”
28th February 2021 by

My new interview with Real Vision focuses on the major changes underway in the economy. Our analysis...

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UK set to take hard line on EU trade under David Frost
21st February 2021 by

The Brexit debate has always been about politics, not economics.  So it was no surprise that Decemb...

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Iran highlights OPEC’s dilemma on output cuts
14th February 2021 by

Saying you “won’t do something” may stop you digging a bigger hole for yourself. B...

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Smartphone sales highlight new trends in consumer markets
7th February 2021 by

Smartphone markets continue to provide early warning of the major changes taking place in consumer m...

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