Thanks for you description of Southern France, made me very nostalgic for long ago holidays with my children, both in their mid 40's now.
I have been following one of your recommended forecasters via Undervalued Shares, he is suggesting TIC companies in these troubled times, I am struggling to find any on Interactive Investor. Do you share his views that standards and certifications are core to a lot of businesses and so will always be with us? If so can you suggest any UK companies to invest in?
I don't recall the oil price in 2008. I did follow in detail the whole U.S. mortgage scam which was at least two years in the making. I can't remember when Madoff was found out but the whole mortgage scam was an example of near universal derangement (criminality) based on greed. Perhaps without an oil price spike, the system could have coped with it but I think its exposure was worse than, say, the consequences of the Long Term Capital debacle. Clearly, a sustained high oil price will not be good for the world's economy but if it is contained and managed (down), what now is indicating further economic turmoil? Heightened geopolitics? Nation state debt? I think simply concentrating on the oil price is not indicative of anything much at all, other than the obvious. Something else, starring us in the face, will, with hindsight, be a better indicator of the state of the world's economy. Perhaps the gyrations in the price of gold ('reculer pour mieux sauter' to carry on your French theme) or perhaps it is the optimists' view of A.I. and a new economic dawn...
Slightly jealous…the French seem to have a lot going for them, great beaches, fantastic food and the “work to live” mindset. At least that’s how it seems to me from the other side of the world.
Oh, the richness of life. Such a staggeringly beautiful region, proud industrious Basques, incredible food provenance, mountain-top views, the clarity of the air, how one yearns to return. What a great travel choice, you deserve the sunshine.
Good moaning ✌️
Thanks for you description of Southern France, made me very nostalgic for long ago holidays with my children, both in their mid 40's now.
I have been following one of your recommended forecasters via Undervalued Shares, he is suggesting TIC companies in these troubled times, I am struggling to find any on Interactive Investor. Do you share his views that standards and certifications are core to a lot of businesses and so will always be with us? If so can you suggest any UK companies to invest in?
Hi Andrew, thanks very much for that Nice comment.
In answer to your question, it’s not something I have any opinion of not one that’s worth listening to anyway?
I don't recall the oil price in 2008. I did follow in detail the whole U.S. mortgage scam which was at least two years in the making. I can't remember when Madoff was found out but the whole mortgage scam was an example of near universal derangement (criminality) based on greed. Perhaps without an oil price spike, the system could have coped with it but I think its exposure was worse than, say, the consequences of the Long Term Capital debacle. Clearly, a sustained high oil price will not be good for the world's economy but if it is contained and managed (down), what now is indicating further economic turmoil? Heightened geopolitics? Nation state debt? I think simply concentrating on the oil price is not indicative of anything much at all, other than the obvious. Something else, starring us in the face, will, with hindsight, be a better indicator of the state of the world's economy. Perhaps the gyrations in the price of gold ('reculer pour mieux sauter' to carry on your French theme) or perhaps it is the optimists' view of A.I. and a new economic dawn...
Slightly jealous…the French seem to have a lot going for them, great beaches, fantastic food and the “work to live” mindset. At least that’s how it seems to me from the other side of the world.
Oh, the richness of life. Such a staggeringly beautiful region, proud industrious Basques, incredible food provenance, mountain-top views, the clarity of the air, how one yearns to return. What a great travel choice, you deserve the sunshine.