Oh dear, it would appear China is suffering more than most from the high price of oil. What effect do the panel's economists think this will have on UK PLC?
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Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostOh dear, it would appear China is suffering more than most from the high price of oil. What effect do the panel's economists think this will have on UK PLC?
It would no longer be cheaper to send goods to China for final assembly and back here for retail!
Boomed!!!! -
"The cost of a 40ft container from Shanghai to Rotterdam has risen threefold since the price of oil exploded."
I had assumed that the coming recession would transfer power from West to East.
Is there any sign that it is cheaper to make things over here than in China now?
Anyway, to take advantage we need some sort of manufacturing base to expand from.
I reckon power will still move eastwards.Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostAnyway, to take advantage we need some sort of manufacturing base to expand from.ǝןqqıʍComment
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Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostSo we're quite knackered then. Germany will probably benefit though.
I am going to choose lingerie. I always fancied getting into ladies underwear. boom boom.
<prepares for barrage of rotten tomatoes>Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostNot if we start on plan B now! Lets make something - we can each choose a different product....
I am going to choose lingerie. I always fancied getting into ladies underwear. boom boom.
<prepares for barrage of rotten tomatoes>
GTF!Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostNot if we start on plan B now! Lets make something - we can each choose a different product....
I am going to choose lingerie. I always fancied getting into ladies underwear. boom boom.
<prepares for barrage of rotten tomatoes>ǝןqqıʍComment
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostHave you seen the cost of tomatoes these days?
GTF!Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWell if you will have them flown in from Spain. You should choose some nice home grown tomatoes. I always fancied growing tomatoes - then I can hide cannabis plants among them.Comment
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