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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What will a broken-up Google look like?
The US courts have ruled that Google is a monopoly, leaving it facing the prospect of a break-up. WIll that be a good thing?
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Why Labour sleaze matters
Labour has come under the spotlight for accepting over £800,000 in gifts. Is this just crony politics as usual?
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Will Topshop return to the UK high street?
Despite Asos selling a £135 million stake in Topshop, is there a chance for the retailer to make a comeback on the high street?
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Germany embraces the far right: what does it mean for the economy?
The far right’s breakthrough in Germany promises political gridlock at a time when pro-market leadership is needed.
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Google is legally a monopoly – how will this impact markets?
Google is legally a monopoly, a US court has ruled. What does this mean for the search engine and global markets?
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Indian tycoon snaps up BT stake – is a trade deal in store?
India's Bharti Global takes up a majority stake at BT, which could imply full control of the telecoms company. What does it mean for trade relations between the two countries?
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Why are Big Tech companies moving away from AI?
Growth at the Big Tech giants is slowing and they’re sitting on billions in cash. So, why are they not investing in AI?
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Good riddance to Bidenomics
As Joe Biden exits, America will be better off without his wasteful economic policies.
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Is Milan becoming Europe's new financial hub?
The well-heeled are increasingly fleeing Europe’s traditional financial hubs for Italy’s, such as Milan. It’s not hard to see why
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Texas Stock Exchange launch planned as rival to New York
Texas is to get a new, liberated stock exchange. Why not Manchester or Leeds too?
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BT stocks bounce back – but is it short-lived?
Telecoms giant BT has turned a corner, but that just makes it all the more attractive to circling buyers
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Flight prices could rise due to aircraft shortages – is aerospace in trouble?
Aircraft shortages could push up flight prices as crisis hits the airline duopoly Boeing and Airbus. But, does that leave room for competition?
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Five fantasy deals to hope for this year
From Amazon buying John Lewis to Warren Buffet taking on Unilever, these fantasy deals, mergers and acquisitions would improve the companies involved.
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Brace for a year of tax rises
The government is strapped for cash, so prepare for tax rises. But it’s unlikely to be able to squeeze much more out of us.
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Britain was right to Brexit
The EU could not finalise a trade agreement with Australia. The UK could. There is a lesson in that.
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Profits from music back catalogues dry up for Hipgnosis
Making money from buying up music back catalogues looked attractive when interest rates were low. Now, not so much.
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The French economy's Macron bubble is bursting
Cheap debt and a luxury boom have flattered the French economy. That streak of luck is running out.
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Three things business can learn from Disney
Disney – aka the House of Mouse – is celebrating 100 years of success. It must be doing something right.
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The “plan for growth”: what Truss and Kwarteng got right
Opinion The Tories’ “plan for growth” has got off to a bad start, but their reforms can still transform Britain
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Why UK firms should start buying French companies
Opinion The French are on a buying spree, snapping up British companies. We should turn the tables, says Matthew Lynn, and start buying French companies. Here, he outlines some potentially attractive-looking deals.
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Why it’s right to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap
Opinion Scrapping the bankers’ bonus cap will annoy Brussels, says Matthew Lynn. And while we’re at it, he says, we may as well get rid of a load of other EU rules too.
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Why venture capitalists should stop hero-worshipping celebrities
Opinion Venture capitalists get all star struck when the celebrities turn up. But, while backing superstars may be attractive, it will not be good for profits, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why France's plan to monopolise air travel should be grounded
Opinion The French president’s plan to create a new EU-wide airline monopoly would be a disaster for the industry, says 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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