#economy
When Governments Play Monopoly Without the Rules
#economy
When Governments Play Monopoly Without the Rules
Ah, the economy—where the government treats it like a game of Monopoly, but instead of actually trying to win, they just keep flipping the board and making new rules as they go. They’ll pass out "stimulus checks" like Community Chest cards, but somehow, you still can’t afford the rent on Park Place. Inflation rolls the dice and suddenly everything costs twice as much, but they assure us, "It's totally fine, just trust the process!" Meanwhile, the central bank is busy printing money like it's free parking, while everyone else wonders when the game will end—preferably without everyone going bankrupt. And when the economy goes off the rails? They just throw out a bailout like it’s a "get out of jail free" card. It’s like watching someone who’s never read the rules try to run the game, and somehow, they’re still convinced they’re winning.
IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast: Domestic Factors Blamed, Not Trump Tariffs
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its growth forecast for the UK to 1.1%, citing domestic factors such as surging utility bills and higher government borrowing costs, rather than blaming Donald Trump’s tariffs. The IMF warned that the UK faces the highest inflation in the G7, deepening the cost-of-living crisis. The Chancellor attempted to deflect blame by pointing to the tariffs, but the IMF chief economist emphasized that domestic factors are the biggest problems, with tariffs playing a role along with uncertainty.
