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CORONA: The economics of fear
By Dickson C. Igwe
The US Stock exchange has dropped into bear market territory. There has been a sustained downturn in the US stock market for the first time since Donald Trump became President in 2016.
Corona 2: The economic fallout
By Dickson C. Igwe
With the Coronavirus outbreak, the best countries can do for now is to expect the worst, but hope for the best. OK. Corona has wiped $2.5 trillion from the value of global stocks. This is despite central bank intervention earlier this week.
Corona: The joker in the pack
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Coronavirus appeared at a very volatile moment in world history. In a new post, the great financial recession of 2008 world, ruled by authoritarian types in Russia, China, India, Brazil, and even the supposedly freedom-loving USA, rising intolerance and racism, and a retreating global liberal democratic order, the politics of the Coronavirus, threatens massive economic, social, and political disruption.
Autonomous UK & EU C'bean territories are a model for OT autonomy
By Dickson C. Igwe
Post Brexit Britain, and the events before and after, mean that a Referendum must now be held in the Caribbean Overseas territories, on deciding whether or not these islands move towards greater autonomy, either within the UK, or the European Union.
The safest destination - Part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
In an increasingly dangerous and insecure world, safe travel destinations carry a value that ‘’ is worth their weight in gold.’’ Safety adds value to any tourism brand.
Brexit, nationalism & globalism
By Dickson C. Igwe
Donald Trump and Brexit are symbols of a new cold war within western society. This is an existential conflict between the forces of globalization, and the forces of nationalist nativism. Time alone will tell who wins.
Overseas territories & post Brexit Britain
By Dickson C. Igwe
A redefined relationship between the Post Brexit UK and the British Overseas Territories is inevitable, if as is expected, the turmoil of a Post Brexit Britain becomes convulsion. Britain is going to be reshaped by Brexit in myriad ways.
Victimisation in politics
By Dickson C. Igwe
One politician's assertions on victimisation reveal a pervasive culture.
Now, when it comes to victimisation in politics anywhere, all are guilty. There is no innocent political party.
Brexit & Offshore Finance
By Dickson C. Igwe
Brexit will be a boon to the offshore finance industry in the short term, at least
Will Brexit be advantageous to offshore finance? The answer could well be yes.
The European Union is pro-regulation of offshore finance for obvious reasons. The EU is much less of a deregulated economy than a Post Brexit UK is likely to become.
The tail wags the dog
By Dickson C. Igwe
Will there be a vast war in the Middle East? The Trump Administration has killed Quassem Suleimani, Iran’s top military leader in an airstrike. This is the biggest escalation in tensions since the Iran hostage crisis 40 years past. Iran’s leaders have vowed a harsh response.

