Tariff war What happens to the global economy if the tariff war escalates? The tide going out lowers all boats. Higher import costs drive up inflation, squeeze buying power & drag down consumption. Firms respond to lower demand & earnings by cutting investment & jobs, which worsens the downturn. Tariffs sound good, but are actually…
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Water Firms worldwide are exposed to water risk, though rarely mentioned. Demand & prices rising as climate change impacts. 4-yr drought affecting California’s almond exports. South Africa’s water-stressed areas include mining & tourism. Cape Town has halved water consumption per head Guessed the Word? Series 26 (4/7) [pic:…
Hedge Mexico’s annual ‘Hacienda Hedge’ contrarian bet with banks protects the world’s 12th-largest oil producer from boom-&-bust prices, and made $2.4bn (£1.8bn) profit from 2001-17. But the sun may be setting on the hedge, as world oil demand is falling Guessed the Word? Series 26 (5/7) [pic: Gellinger]
Original No good being original if there’s no demand for the product/ service at a profitable priceA sensible economic model underpins every successful business Guessed the Word? Series 18 (2/5) [pic: timon klauser]
Restart New stuff is so cheap, it’s uneconomic to mend. Hold a restart party, where volunteers fix things. Let’s demand the “right to repair” what we buy: saves valuable skills & the planet from needless waste Guessed the Word? Series 17 (6/7) [pic: amaury-salas]
Drive Half of Saudi Arabia’s 32m population permitted to drive from Jun 2018. Vehicle demand, taxi services, immigration, advertising & fashion will change Guessed the Word? Series 9 (3/6) [photo: Robert_z_Ziemi]