Mark the Week: We are in deep, deep trouble with the economy
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
Donald Trump: 8/10
Yes, there's some madness and puffery and stuff you know will never happen, but he has a lot of energy and “buy in”. This will be a dramatic and, I think on balance, successful four years.
Our economy: 2/10
While we distract ourselves with frippery over Mexican barbs and asset sales that aren't happening, listen to the Reserve Bank or HSBC or any financial commentator of note. We are in deep, deep trouble, with no growth and growing debt. It…
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