{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630c95da217a210012b7a018/64c674660e1a7c0011d42dd4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"30 (part 2) - Paul Scott - news & views on markets/macro","description":"<p>Usual topics discussed, including -</p><p>Yet more increases in central bank base rates,</p><p>Orwellian de-banking scandal - we need to check that companies we invest in are not letting ESG matters become excessive &amp; dangerous,</p><p>Leveraged buyouts avoiding Corp Tax still?</p><p>Positive US Q2 GDP data</p><p>UK energy prices - savings not being passed on to consumers</p><p>Conflicting data on UK consumer sentiment - GfK says it's fallen, PWC says it's rising and near-normal! Who's right?</p><p>More profit warnings? HEAD, plus 2 in marketing - SFOR and TMG.</p>","author_name":"Paul Scott"}