Matthew P., Author at Talk Finance

Beefeaters are taking damage: layoffs are imminent

21st July 2020 Matthew P.

Tourist attractions in London lost the significant portion of the visitors. For many people it means the shrinking salaries. The most iconic honorary guard is among them. For…

In Foreign Affairs

Hong Kong reports record growth in daily COVID-19 cases, no foul play suspected

19th July 2020 Matthew P.

Hong Kong reports surge in COVID-19 cases. Although it is tempting to deem it a manipulation intended to scare protesters it seems it is not the case. In…

In Foreign Affairs

Young Democrats in Hong Kong are preparing for “resistance”

15th July 2020 Matthew P.

‘Young democrats’ of Hong Kong mobilize to oppose the mainland China attempt to rip of HK of the special right it enjoys. The security law China adopted is…

In Domestic Affairs

Inflation is the most stable of all core economic indicators

15th July 2020 Matthew P.

Despite the turmoil caused byu COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantine measures, the core inflation has barely changed in year to year comparison. It remains unknown where are the…

In Domestic Affairs

British economy didn’t bounce back in May

14th July 2020 Matthew P.

Britain’s economy was ‘cautiously backed up’ in May from the heavy blows previously caused by the corona crisis. According to the British statistics agency, the economy grew by…

In IT, Innovation and Startups

Kenes Rakishev and his pioneering excursion into smartphone world: what is the legacy?

13th July 2020 Matthew P.

Kenes Rakishev was one of the first who tried smartphone, security and blockchain combo. It wasn't lost in vain even with the crypto fewer is over by now.

In Foreign Affairs

OPEC to ramp up the production as some signs of growing oil demand reported

13th July 2020 Matthew P.

OPEC plans to ease the restriction imposed to prevent the oil glut. Some cautious signs of growing demand are seen on the market and the oil price is…

In Money Matters

Uniliver hasn’t yet decided to unload Lipton

12th July 2020 Matthew P.

Uniliver is struggling with a temptation to sell the tea branch. It performs weaker than the rest but allows to control important regional markets. Lipton brand may stay…

In Foreign Affairs

Mukhtar Ablyazov, the uncanny tribute to Nazarbayev era

8th July 2020 Matthew P.

Mukhtar Ablyazov, the fugitive banker from Kazakhstan, fled his homeland in 2009. Ever since he dwells Europe while spending fortunes on proving that he is just a poor…

In Foreign Affairs

Melbourne has to stay home for another six weeks due to new corona outbreak

7th July 2020 Matthew P.

The recurring nature of the COVID-19 makes it ideal for selective quarantine measures. The very nature of the outbreak is unclear and consequences far from obvious. Australia introduces…