Tej Parikh

You’re a little much for me, public sector net financial liabilities

A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel Reeves

Why is the Golden State shedding companies?

All the uncertainty — in five charts

American inflation is down. Employment might be next

It underwhelms in the Olympics relative to its population and economic heft

Encouraging wealth creators helps to generate economic growth and affluence

What does a moon-landing, plethora of scientists and large diaspora say about its potential?

A bigger rate cut than the Fed envisages may be warranted in September

Why what we consider to be economic activity matters

Financial markets tend to approach US economic growth data releases with a simple formula. if growth > forecast that means buy, but if growth < forecast, then sell. Simply reverse the formula for bonds. Indeed, America’s 2.8 per cent annualised growth in the second quarter was instantly compared to economists’ 2 per cent forecast, with predictable results. It’s a handy heuristic. But it’s far too simplistic. Here are some steps to help put “higher than expected” numbers into context 1) Work o…