Michael Hewson

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Longtime UK markets analyst/commentator; covers UK/European indices, earnings, and macro drivers.

Debunking the Myth of a Global Natural Gas Price
SocialApr 2, 2026

Debunking the Myth of a Global Natural Gas Price

Another Victor and Uncle Albert moment as @MrMBrown and I debunk the myth of a global natural gas price. Pay attention at the back "taps sign" https://t.co/ii46KI6Uxn

By Michael Hewson
Q1 Review Highlights Emerging Risks for Global Markets
SocialApr 2, 2026

Q1 Review Highlights Emerging Risks for Global Markets

Always good fun to talk all things markets with my good friend @MrMBrown as we look back at Q1 and what might lie ahead in terms of risks for global markets and the economy https://t.co/byl3LqaH3U

By Michael Hewson
April’s £216 Household Hit; Bigger Bills Ahead
SocialMar 31, 2026

April’s £216 Household Hit; Bigger Bills Ahead

Awful April costs households £216 — but the worst is yet to come - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/tGe0bSY5CX

By Michael Hewson
Gas Price Surge Threatens UK Cucumber, Tomato Supply
SocialMar 31, 2026

Gas Price Surge Threatens UK Cucumber, Tomato Supply

UK growers warn of cucumber and tomato shortages as gas prices surge https://t.co/5zu3EIyUuM via @ft

By Michael Hewson
Miliband
SocialMar 30, 2026

Miliband

Delusional and deranged...🤦🤦 What a wally. Miliband classes foreign gas as clean power in pursuit of green target https://t.co/m4i3wW8B8F

By Michael Hewson
BP Ditches EV Charging Lead Amid Oil‑Gas Pivot
SocialMar 30, 2026

BP Ditches EV Charging Lead Amid Oil‑Gas Pivot

BP loses head of EV charging as it accelerates pivot back to oil and gas https://t.co/HnwHdHYOGF via @ft

By Michael Hewson
UK’s Net Zero Push Undermines Energy Security, Sparks Pleas
SocialMar 29, 2026

UK’s Net Zero Push Undermines Energy Security, Sparks Pleas

State of this - UK pleading with its neighbours because we've undermined our energy security with Net Zero fanaticism...

By Michael Hewson
Renewable Surge Isn’t Cutting Consumer Electricity Costs
SocialMar 29, 2026

Renewable Surge Isn’t Cutting Consumer Electricity Costs

Why is the rush into renewable energy not lowering our bills? - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/br5e33MMO9

By Michael Hewson
Iran Conflict Strains Britain's Defense Readiness
SocialMar 29, 2026

Iran Conflict Strains Britain's Defense Readiness

How the Iran war is scrambling Britain’s ability to defend itself - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/hK88mSq7r5

By Michael Hewson
Eurozone Borrowing Costs Spike over Iran Shock Fears
SocialMar 29, 2026

Eurozone Borrowing Costs Spike over Iran Shock Fears

Eurozone borrowing costs soar on fears of fiscal hit from Iran shock via @FT https://t.co/QuVa5RF5wm

By Michael Hewson
UK Cuts Gas Imports Despite Energy Security Risks
SocialMar 29, 2026

UK Cuts Gas Imports Despite Energy Security Risks

Latest instalment in the “Miliband is a moron” series Britain’s gas imports to be cut despite energy security threat https://t.co/EsJkZMM8LL

By Michael Hewson
Data Centres Draining Britain’s Limited Water Resources
SocialMar 28, 2026

Data Centres Draining Britain’s Limited Water Resources

Thirsty data centres are sucking up Britain’s scarce water supplies - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/MmtNjHl0YV

By Michael Hewson
X Pro Now £36/Month, Likely Unpopular with Users
SocialMar 26, 2026

X Pro Now £36/Month, Likely Unpopular with Users

Great - so X Pro now no longer available unless you pay £36 a month... That's not going to be very popular @elonmusk

By Michael Hewson
Miliband Urged to Support Shetland Gas for Five-Year Supply
SocialMar 26, 2026

Miliband Urged to Support Shetland Gas for Five-Year Supply

Miliband urged to back Shetland gas fields that could fuel UK for five years https://t.co/Dpt7TDj4bW

By Michael Hewson
Debunking the Myth of Global Natural Gas Prices
SocialMar 26, 2026

Debunking the Myth of Global Natural Gas Prices

@Mrmbrown and I talk about the myth of global Natural gas prices in our latest podcast https://t.co/w3EnDXDlpv

By Michael Hewson
OECD: Middle East War Hits UK Growth Hardest
SocialMar 26, 2026

OECD: Middle East War Hits UK Growth Hardest

I can't imagine why..👀👀 UK faces biggest hit to growth from Middle East war, OECD warns https://t.co/ktp9YMPz8O via @ft

By Michael Hewson
UK Economy Vulnerable to Commodity Shocks, Politicians Ignored
SocialMar 26, 2026

UK Economy Vulnerable to Commodity Shocks, Politicians Ignored

Having read @EdConwaySky book on the Material World a few years ago it made me realise how vulnerable the UK economy would be to a commodity shock, and how we've been failed by our political class over the years. I'm...

By Michael Hewson
No Viable Alternative: US Dollar Remains Unshakable
SocialMar 25, 2026

No Viable Alternative: US Dollar Remains Unshakable

When I read articles like this I'm always minded to ask what could replace it? On every occasion the possible alternatives don't stakc up - the US dollar isn't going anywhere

By Michael Hewson
What Could Convince a Zealot to Boost North Sea Production?
SocialMar 25, 2026

What Could Convince a Zealot to Boost North Sea Production?

Wondering what it will take for this dribbling zealot to change his mind on maximising oil and gas production in the North Sea

By Michael Hewson
BBC Pulls Bob Monkhouse Special over Alleged Sexism
SocialMar 24, 2026

BBC Pulls Bob Monkhouse Special over Alleged Sexism

#FFS what is wrong with people - BBC needs to get a grip. #snowflakes Bob Monkhouse Repair Shop special axed for ‘sexist’ jokes https://t.co/Ne9r2vf4rv

By Michael Hewson
US Gas Stable, Europe Volatile: One Price Chaos
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Gas Stable, Europe Volatile: One Price Chaos

Compare and contrast US Natural Gas prices to European TTF Natural Gas prices. US prices have barely moved. What was that about there only being one international price for gas 👀 This is what madness looks like with respect to energy policy...

By Michael Hewson
UK Firms Accelerate £30bn Share Buyback Surge
SocialMar 22, 2026

UK Firms Accelerate £30bn Share Buyback Surge

What’s behind the UK’s £30bn share buyback boom? - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/ajOCo5YkMa

By Michael Hewson
Government Digital IDs Threaten Personal Data Security
SocialMar 22, 2026

Government Digital IDs Threaten Personal Data Security

This is why government digital ID is a terrible idea. Trusting these useless clowns with your personal data is a recipe for disaster.

By Michael Hewson
How to Protect Yourself After Companies House Breach
SocialMar 22, 2026

How to Protect Yourself After Companies House Breach

I’m worried about the Companies House data breach, what can I do? - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/Ob5FvbS46f

By Michael Hewson
Miliband's North Sea Crackdown Appears Increasingly Senseless
SocialMar 22, 2026

Miliband's North Sea Crackdown Appears Increasingly Senseless

The latest episode of Miliband is a moron. Miliband’s North Sea crackdown seems more senseless than ever https://t.co/6VIBbf0chb

By Michael Hewson
Heathrow Parking Spots Cost £72k Each, Outspending Gatwick Runway
SocialMar 21, 2026

Heathrow Parking Spots Cost £72k Each, Outspending Gatwick Runway

👀👀 Heathrow’s new car parks to cost more than Gatwick’s second runway, at £72k per parking space https://t.co/3pdPZA0Mjs

By Michael Hewson
£179 Million Spent, Stonehenge Tunnel Plan Scrapped
SocialMar 19, 2026

£179 Million Spent, Stonehenge Tunnel Plan Scrapped

How on earth can you spend £179m and not build anything. Honestly, this country is a joke. Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped - after £179,000,000 spent - LBC https://t.co/SkJ9GBhPVZ

By Michael Hewson
Fuel Prices: Retailers Gouging or Government Fault?
SocialMar 19, 2026

Fuel Prices: Retailers Gouging or Government Fault?

@mrmbrown and I talk about whether fuel retailers are price gouging, or is the government the villain here? https://t.co/IeuhUHsjut

By Michael Hewson
UK Yields Surge, Highlighting Limited Fiscal Headroom
SocialMar 19, 2026

UK Yields Surge, Highlighting Limited Fiscal Headroom

UK 2 year yield + 23bps UK 5 year yield +22bps UK 10 year yield +13bps About that fiscal headroom 🤔

By Michael Hewson
Crude Oil's Market Ripple Effects Discussed on Podcast
SocialMar 17, 2026

Crude Oil's Market Ripple Effects Discussed on Podcast

Plenty to talk about this week as @MrMBrown and I resume our weekly podcast. Amongst other things we'll be looking at crude oil's impact on markets which could well reverberate for some time #oilcrisis https://t.co/B6h8K0JLAj

By Michael Hewson
Leverage Existing North Sea Oil Assets Now
SocialMar 16, 2026

Leverage Existing North Sea Oil Assets Now

And then there’s this. Use what we already have when it comes to North Sea oil.

By Michael Hewson
UK Renewables Chief Backs Continued North Sea Oil Investment
SocialMar 16, 2026

UK Renewables Chief Backs Continued North Sea Oil Investment

Even the chief of UK Renewables sees the case for continued UK investment in North Sea oil and gas. https://t.co/vt512DuEz7

By Michael Hewson
Protect Your Pension From Government Economic Incompetence
SocialMar 16, 2026

Protect Your Pension From Government Economic Incompetence

Excellent piece @John_Stepek on how to keep your pension out of the clutches of the economic incompetents of this government https://t.co/ca0Q637jre

By Michael Hewson
Petrol Retailers Pull Out over Ministers' Inflammatory Language
SocialMar 13, 2026

Petrol Retailers Pull Out over Ministers' Inflammatory Language

So, the Petrol Retailers Association have withdrawn from the meeting with govrenment claiming there's inflammatory language being used by Government ministers' Can't say I blame them.

By Michael Hewson
Government Should Cut Fuel Taxes, Not Blame Retailers
SocialMar 13, 2026

Government Should Cut Fuel Taxes, Not Blame Retailers

Rather than blame business for price gouging perhaps the government would be better served at looking at its own policies around fuel duty, where the Treasury takes more than 50% of the pump price. Perhaps a temporary cut to...

By Michael Hewson
BoE May Delay Expected Rate Cut Next Week
SocialMar 12, 2026

BoE May Delay Expected Rate Cut Next Week

Could the Bank of England defer a possible rate cut next week? https://t.co/f0T8D0P94L #GBP #FOMC

By Michael Hewson
Rolls‑Royce Pushes UK for £3bn Engine Subsidy
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Rolls‑Royce Pushes UK for £3bn Engine Subsidy

Rolls-Royce urges UK government to commit to subsidies for £3bn engine project via @FT https://t.co/LKMrDQaW6X

By Michael Hewson
Insane Wealth Tax Triggers Global Investor Panic
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Insane Wealth Tax Triggers Global Investor Panic

This is utterly moronic on all levels. Have Dutch politicians overdosed on stupid pills? An ‘insane’ new wealth tax has global investors panicking https://t.co/VsB8fRFFkX

By Michael Hewson
FTSE100 Hits Record Highs Amid Earnings and Rate‑Cut Hopes
SocialFeb 19, 2026

FTSE100 Hits Record Highs Amid Earnings and Rate‑Cut Hopes

Another great discussion with @MrMBrown where we look at more record highs for the FTSE100, against a backdrop of decent earnings, and the prospect of a March rate cut from the BOE https://t.co/1QJd0kOMS5 via @PepperstoneFX @GoodMoneyGuide

By Michael Hewson
Upcoming Earnings Spotlight: Rolls‑Royce, HSBC, Nvidia
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Upcoming Earnings Spotlight: Rolls‑Royce, HSBC, Nvidia

Plenty to talk about on today's podcast with @MrMBrown including Rolls-Royce, HSBC and Nvidia set to report as February draws to a close https://t.co/gqZEqamM2t

By Michael Hewson
AI Diversification Fuels FTSE100 and Nikkei Gains
SocialFeb 12, 2026

AI Diversification Fuels FTSE100 and Nikkei Gains

Another great chat with @MrMBrown as we chat about all things markets. Is AI diversification, helping to boost the FTSE100 and Nikkei 225 to ne... https://t.co/kxoCaB6IFb via @GoodMoneyGuide @pepperstone

By Michael Hewson