Matthew Lynn
Matthew Lynn is a columnist for Bloomberg, and writes weekly commentary syndicated in papers such as the Daily Telegraph, Die Welt, the Sydney Morning Herald, the South China Morning Post and the Miami Herald. He is also an associate editor of Spectator Business, and a regular contributor to The Spectator. Before that, he worked for the business section of the Sunday Times for ten years.
He has written books on finance and financial topics, including Bust: Greece, The Euro and The Sovereign Debt Crisis and The Long Depression: The Slump of 2008 to 2031. Matthew is also the author of the Death Force series of military thrillers and the founder of Lume Books, an independent publisher.
Latest articles by Matthew Lynn
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How millennial entrepreneurs are ruining the work ethic
Analysis Millennial entrepreneurs flush with cash are undermining the work ethic. That is a dangerous trend, says Matthew Lynn.
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Who would buy Manchester United? It's not worth it
Opinion The Glazer family has indicated that it might be willing to sell its controlling stake in Manchester United. But who would buy the club? Its glory days are behind it, says Matthew Lynn.
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How Disney reclaimed its crown as Netflix faltered
Opinion Media giant Disney was late to the video streaming party. But sometimes the latecomers have the advantage, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why China will remain an economic powerhouse
Analysis Some analysts think China is on a path to economic disaster. They are kidding themselves, says Matthew Lynn. He explains why China is not in any type of serious economic trouble.
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Brace yourself for the return of rationing
Opinion Russia is turning off the cheap energy. That is already leading to belt-tightening, says Matthew Lynn. Who will suffer most, and which sectors will thrive?
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Why Big Tech’s move into medicine is a mistake
Opinion The big tech companies have long wanted a slice of the medical action, and now they are moving in. They are making a big mistake and will fae a huge backlash, says Matthew Lynn.
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The lesson from the Uber lobbying scandal
Opinion Tech firms should openly stand up for free markets, says Matthew Lynn. Uber’s mistake was that it chose to stay in the shadows while lobbying politicians for change.
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The tax cut that would do most good
Opinion Tory leadership candidates are promising tax cuts. Matthew Lynn explains which one the winner should prioritise.
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Why there were no buyers for the sale of Boots
Opinion Boots is a dull and boring business, says Matthew Lynn. It should focus on beauty and healthcare to spruce itself up.
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Ray Dalio’s shrewd $10bn bet on the collapse of European stocks
Opinion Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater hedge fund is putting its money on a collapse in European stocks. It’s likely to pay off, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why a recession will do us good
Opinion A period of slimming down is always painful, but it leaves us healthier for the long run, says Matthew Lynn.
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Cost of living crisis: we can’t borrow our way out of this
Opinion Racking up debt to deal with a cost of living crisis is crazy, says Matthew Lynn. We should cut our coat according to our cloth.
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Why UK companies should lean in and poach Sheryl Sandberg
Opinion Sheryl Sandberg has quit Facebook. Now’s the time for corporate Britain to move in and poach her says Matthew Lynn.
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Allianz's $6bn scandal exposes Germany's cosy corruption
Analysis Allianz’s $6bn scandal is just the latest example of wrongdoing by a major German company.
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How the West can win Putin’s war on food
Opinion The West could easily make up the shortfall if it let the free market rip, says Matthew Lynn.
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Let’s adjust to living with Covid and get Britain back to work
Opinion The Covid-19 era is over, leaving a stagnant and lethargic workforce in its wake. It’s time to wake up, says Matthew Lynn.
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Tech stock crash – dotcom bust 2.0 is upon us
Opinion It’s carnage in the tech sector as the market crashes. But that spells opportunity for canny investors, says Matthew Lynn
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Get set for another debt binge as real interest rates fall
Opinion Despite the fuss about rising interest rates, they’re falling in real terms. That will blow up a wild bubble, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why Elon Musk's Twitter takeover could mark the end of the reign of the CEO
Opinion The overlords of the corporate world have had their day, says Matthew Lynn. Long live the Technokings!
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Why new technology will pump up inflation
Opinion New technology will make it easier to sneak through price rises without anyone really noticing, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why France's soaring debt is a real risk no matter who is president
Opinion The result of France's presidential election matters less than the state of its public finances, says Matthew Lynn
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Private equity opportunities in Japan for investors
Analysis Private equity is eyeing up the country and moving in to break apart giants. That will be great for investors, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why investing in SPACs is a big gamble
Analysis They were always a waste of money, and that reality is dawning. It would be mad to join the party now, says Matthew Lynn.
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Four options for the sale of Chelsea FC
Opinion The UK's sanctioning of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich resulted in Chelsea going up for sale. Matthew Lynn explains four options that should be considered.
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