Michael Hewson

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

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So, the Petrol Retailers Association have withdrawn from the meeting with govrenment claiming there's inflammatory language being used by Government ministers' Can't say I blame them.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

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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

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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

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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