Reply to: How come

[DimPrawn]

If you take into account the seasonally adjusted figures - altough the number remains lower overall it is actually up - only a fool would argue against that.

Still it is noteworthy that since the departure of Tony Blair the markets have had the jitters - so I say - bring back Tony.

That slimy khunt made his escape just-in-time. Are we sure Phoney isn't an IT Contractor really?

[AlfredJPruffock]

Well, apart from the number being lower, it's actually up.



Ladymuck.

If you take into account the seasonally adjusted figures - altough the number remains lower overall it is actually up - only a fool would argue against that.

Still it is noteworthy that since the departure of Tony Blair the markets have had the jitters - so I say - bring back Tony.

[Churchill]

Calm down. I'll send you a tin of Spam and bottle of Pomagne in lieu of you missing hamper.

Thanks.

However, I shall be spending XMas on the French Riviera. Please donate said goodies to your nearest homeless hostel.

[DimPrawn]

Calm down. I'll send you a tin of Spam and bottle of Pomagne in lieu of you missing hamper.

[Churchill]

HTH

Not at all. In fact, you're probably borderline Threaded.
(That's not a reference to wealth, merely to his Walter Mitty syndrome)

[DimPrawn]

The reason that Farepak got more coverage is because the average person in the UK has no concept of what the FTSE is, what the FTSE means to them and certainly can't afford to invest any money in any of the firms listed.

What matters to the great unwashed is how they're going to feed their families over the coming festive season, not a blip on the FTSE.

So you smug little bastards, back to your gloating.

HTH

[Churchill]

The reason that Farepak got more coverage is because the average person in the UK has no concept of what the FTSE is, what the FTSE means to them and certainly can't afford to invest any money in any of the firms listed.

What matters to the great unwashed is how they're going to feed their families over the coming festive season, not a blip on the FTSE.

So you smug little bastards, back to your gloating.

[GreenerGrass]

The FTSE drops 2.71% in value in one day and BBC don't even make mention of it?

Pressure from New Labour to play down the coming financial storm?

Instead they talk about Farepak hampers....

If the government bails out Farepak will they get loads of hampers with mouldy food as collateral?

[DimPrawn]

It's actually down:

20-Nov-06 6,204.50
17-Nov-06 6,192.00

Well, apart from the number being lower, it's actually up.



Ladymuck.

[bored]

It was mentioned on Working Lunch. But overall on the last 12 months it is actually up

It's actually down:

20-Nov-06 6,204.50
17-Nov-06 6,192.00

[ladymuck]

It was mentioned on Working Lunch. But overall on the last 12 months it is actually up

[BrowneIssue]

Okay, I'll rephrase. I pay a small amount into a token pension scheme that will be worthless when I retire.

Christ, do I know that feeling.

It ain't on the news 'cos NBC or whoever the BBC buy their news from don't care.

[DimPrawn]

What's the point of reporting on house prices and immigrants when they only go up?

[beaker]

The FTSE drops 2.71% in value in one day and BBC don't even make mention of it?

Pressure from New Labour to play down the coming financial storm?

Instead they talk about Farepak hampers....

It's all about what appeals to the masses. Most people think the FTSE is something you play under the table. Although maybe not at Tay's house.

Reporting on house prices and immigrants. That'll keep people watching.

[DimPrawn]

Okay, I'll rephrase. I pay a small amount into a token pension scheme that will be worthless when I retire.

HTH