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Alec Hogg 
Financial journalists know that something has probably gone badly wrong when they have to learn a new acronym. This week it was LDI.
For longer-term investors, the important point is how Palantir is living up to its promise of being a good investment in dangerous times.
A Bain media statement attributed to “a company spokesman” hit Alec’s inbox late last Thursday. It is delusional to the point of insanity.
The BoE struggles to communicate what it now wants to do. Its chief economist has signalled that the market panic calls for further tightening.
London’s smart money hates new PM’s Trussonomics which former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers branded “naïve and wishful thinking.”
Capitec sent a strong message to Pretoria yesterday: It’s successful companies like ours that are actually keeping South Africa’s wheels turning.
Nick Hudson became a lightning conductor on the debate around narratives over the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
While central banks are keen not to repeat 1970s mistakes, the financial environment and debt burdens are different now.
There’s a reminder in the latest update from stalwart Remgro, acknowledged as among the best performing shares over the longer-term.
Living among them taught Alec Hogg that among the best qualities of British people is a deep affection for the understatement.