A new record. Something's up. Interesting times.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Gold has just surged again
Collapse
X
-
-
Unemployment data probably didn't help:
BBC News - UK unemployment increases to 2.51 million
And so it begins. -
Wouldn't have happened under Labour...Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostUnemployment data probably didn't help:
BBC News - UK unemployment increases to 2.51 million
And so it begins.
Comment
-
I've got an odd feeling the stock market is about to head South again in the next few days also (and I'm usually bullish).Comment
-
The predictions on the Greece bail out are in, and it's not favourable, unemployment in UK and USA is poor, yet the company profit data is good (esp in the UK centric FTSE 250), and there is good news on the return of dividends for many companies ... more volatility beckons. Sweet.Comment
-
Sterling down, gold hits a new record again today. Same old same <yawn>
Interest rates to be kept low for the foreseeable future, inflation is not a concern (except to investors and savers).
Looks like devaluation and inflation is the way to go. Mugabenomics.Comment
-
-
But, but, but, ...... a lower Sterling exchange rate would be good for exports and restore our balance of trade. Reuters: Trade deficit widens after imports jump
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
Follow me on Twitter - LinkedIn Profile - The HAB blog - New Blog: Mad Cameron
Xeno points: +5 - Asperger rating: 36 - Paranoid Schizophrenic rating: 44%
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to high office" - AesopComment
-
Looks like Gordon got out just in time.Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostBut, but, but, ...... a lower Sterling exchange rate would be good for exports and restore our balance of trade. Reuters: Trade deficit widens after imports jump
Last edited by TimberWolf; 13 May 2010, 13:19.Comment
-
Wheelbarrows! Wheelbarrows! Get yer wheelbarrows here!Originally posted by zeitghostGet your £5,000,000,000 notes here.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- IT contractor demand cools in June 2026 amid UK heatwave Today 08:18
- How could zero hours contract reform create unexpected problems for contractors? Jul 8 06:40
- Three Loan Charge conflicts of interest show Labour ministers knew the McCann Review was compromised from the start Jul 7 05:44
- What’s happening with HMRC off-payroll working enforcement? (IR35 update) Jul 6 08:20
- HMRC abandons PGMOL football referees case: Are contractors and IR35 hit? Jul 2 05:09
- Crypto tax and contractors: What HMRC’s new cryptoasset research really means Jul 1 04:03
- Crypto Tax and Contractors: What HMRC's New Cryptoasset Research Really Means Jul 1 04:03
- Profit and loss accounts set for public filing at Companies House from 2028 — what it means for your contractor business Jun 30 03:38
- UK IT Contractors: How to land Forward Deployed Engineer roles beyond Palantir, Anthropic and OpenAI Jun 29 05:52
- The 3 highest-paying software contractor jobs right now, and what they actually pay Jun 25 03:52

Comment