BBC Radio 4 – World at One interview
It was good to be back on the World at One discussing the recent events in the markets. I make the point (among others) that clearly there is an aspect linked to the mini-Budget, but it would be wrong to say that everything that has happened in the markets is solely due to the mini-Budget. Listen...
FT op-ed – Ministers must reassure the markets about their growth plan
This article was first published in the Financial Times - 07th October 2022. The “mini” Budget has made a challenging economic environment tougher. The government was right to tackle downside risks and to act decisively to address rising energy prices. But with the markets already in a febrile...
Subcast: Matt Goodwin and Dr Gerard Lyons on what Trussonomics is and what’s next
I joined Matt Goodwin's podcast to discuss Trussonomics and the policy challenges in the UK. Listen here.
The Sunday Times – Wealth Management Summit
It was good to speak to Richard Fletcher, Business Editor of The Times, about the impact the following factors have on investment potential: cost of living crisis, the pandemic's impact on savings, recession looming and smart investing in an uncertain environment.
Asian Leaders Series
It was good to be back in Zurich to speak again to the Asia Leaders Series with old friends Jim O’Neill and Jordi Gual, facilitated by Beatrice Weder di Mauro. Key takeaways to come soon in video format on the Asia Leaders Series Boardroom.
Conservative Party Conference 2022
I spoke on six panels at this year's Conservative Party Conference. Find some links below. CBI: Going for Growth, chaired by Tony Danker. Policy Exchange: A Conservative Majority for Growth: Is there a supply-side coalition? Watch here. Conservative Home: Driving growth across the UK: the role of...
BBC Radio 4 The World at One interview
It was good to speak to The World at One again. Listen here, from 09:30-11:56 minutes.
Sunday Telegraph op-ed
This article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph - 02nd October 2022 Since the 2008 global financial crisis, we have become used to cheap money, with low interest rates and quantitative easing (QE). The latter has involved the Bank of England printing money in order to buy government bonds...
The Telegraph podcast – Planet Normal
It was good to join Liam Halligan and Allison Pearson on this week's episode of Planet Normal. We discuss the £, the mini-Budget and monetary policy. Listen here, I join from 27:15-45:50.
BBC Newsnight appearance
It was good to be on Newsnight discussing the £ and the mini-Budget. While much of it was very positive, it failed to keep onside the financial markets and recognise how febrile they were. Watch below.