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Mathew Gregory

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Software Engineer in the games industry. Interested in politics, history and economics. I play far too many board games, also a private investor. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com

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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A bank holiday weekend, perfect for relaxing in the garden with a good book.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Thought I would do a little reading update @valinasr.bsky.social Iran's Grand Strategy is well worth you time in the current situation. @neilshearing.bsky.social Fractured Age is an excellent read and will leave you thinking. @mkblyth.bsky.social Inflation is a detailed yet engaging book.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
It's been a while so I thought I would share what I have been reading. Chip War & The New Map top tier geopolitics. How Not To Invest excellent content for private investors. Centrism interesting if you're curious about political ideology. Forecasting facinating book.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I'm so sorry for your loss Henry.
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Henry Viola-Heir @htviolaheir.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#TWINPETESINVESTING PODCAST 171 NOW LIVE Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss combating rising volatility with potentially resilient stocks including: #BA. #PLUS #ZEG #BEZ #AV. #LGEN #SVT #UU. #GFM #CAML and more. Please remember to like and comment! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKH...
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Tariffs & market resilient winning stocks to combat the volatility ahead
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
@sturdyalex.bsky.social as requested by @pimlicat.bsky.social call to action.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Well I think you may have your first topic. Navigating tariffs and geopolitics as an investor. Wonder what the world has instore for us next 😬
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
I think companies and how they tie into trends in the world and in the UK. Your take on UK economic policy and what it means for investors would be interesting too.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
New Blog Post. A look back at 2025 and foolishly I try to lay out some predictions for 2026. We shall see how wrong I will be. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2026/01/18/j...
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January 2026 Musings
First off let me be wish you a very Happy New Year, and hopefully you are well rested after the festive break if a little bit sad like me when looking at the scales.  So now that the last of t…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Just in time for the festive season a look back at events in markets and economics for November. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/d...
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December Musings 2025
Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash So, we are finally here, the home strait of 2025.  I am followed wherever I go by Noddy Holder belting out his festive classic ­— like the modern the Ghost of…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Christmas intensifies. Currently watching the greatest Christmas Film. The Muppet Christmas Carol.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
November Blog post! Where I look back at October in the US and UK and try to muddle my way though macro and markets. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/n...
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November 2025 Update
Photo by Ruvim Noga on Unsplash As October fades and clocks go back the nights grow dark and the first taste of winter is on the winds. For those of us in the UK this now means the supermarkets and…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Did a bit more reading, Narative andNumbers by @aswathdamodaran.bsky.social is an excellent guide to bridging valuation to the story that could drive a stock. Who Will Defend Europe by @keirgiles.bsky.social is a sober take on the parlous state of European defence. All books were excellent reads.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
New blog post! To celebrate the spooky season you can find out what I have been up to in my idiotic world of investing! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/s...
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Spooky Season Macro Update 2025
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Velcome! Sorry about the lack of posts I’ve had a busy Summer, a combination of relaxing and catching up on reading.  So I thought I would catch you up on my key hig…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Got a bit more reading done. Crashed by @adamtooze.bsky.social excellent, published in 2018 still feels relevant and shows how long the shadow of the 2008 crash looms. The War for Ukraine by @warinthefuture.bsky.social another excellent read to understand strategies and adaptations on both sides.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Another excellent podcast by @conkers3.bsky.social and @htviolaheir.bsky.social. showing that we do actually have quality companies in the UK! Oh, and for some reason I was let on the stage. Quality content from Peter and Henry as always! youtu.be/3QfH3-wmTr4?...
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INVESTING STRATEGIES FOR WINNING IN ANY MARKET: Recorded LIVE at the inaugural 2025 INVESTOR SUMMIT
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
It was definitely an unexpected highlight of the day for me. I'm just not sure who was more shocked @htviolaheir.bsky.social or me that this happened. @conkers3.bsky.social is an agent of chaos.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Bit more reading done this month. I can highly recommend The Great Crash, is a good starting point if your interested in economic history. Currently reading Mick Ryan's The War for Ukraine, if your interested in defence stocks this is good research material.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Got a bit more reading done. All very good reads.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
June Macro Update This month I look back at the Geopolitical effects of the events in the middle east, and the June data for the US economy and markets, and the UK economy and Markets. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/07/08/j...
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June Macro Update
Photo by Liana Mikah on Unsplash “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is d…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
I wonder if there is a strategic redeployment of money by some of the big players, with some of that landing in the FTSE? As the US TINA narrative seems to be breaking down.
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conkers3.bsky.social @conkers3.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🔥 #TWINPETESINVESTING #Podcast 155: Stocks bouncing back, Potential winners of The #SpendingReview, #RR. #FTC #BWY #JET2 #ABDN $GEN #ELM #SpaceX #MKS #THG #WISE #SXS #AWE The #InvestorSummit, #Dividends, #Takeovers #Investing & #Trading youtu.be/A1DUMdzdbts?... open.spotify.com/episode/5pmM...
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James Latimer has read Breath and Bone, awaiting Wolf2 @jameslatimer.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Thanks for sharing; I wonder where they originally printed it...🙄 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Petition: Require media retractions be made as visible as original headlines or articles
We think media companies should not be allowed to get away with printing false, misleading and malicious headlines, only to hide the retractions on interior pages or fine print some days later. Retrac...
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conkers3.bsky.social @conkers3.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
📢I'm thrilled to share with u all that Sam Bell, the Copia Digital team & I have co-founded The Investor Summit📢 Please join us, our stellar guests, speakers & shrewd investors by purchasing your early bird tickets now investorsummit.co.uk for our 1st marquee investor event on 13/8/25 in London🧵1/
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
New blog post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/06/08/m...
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May 2025
Photo by Krisztian Tabori on Unsplash As spring moves into its finale and with summer verging on the horizon, its time to enjoy the longer days and balmy evenings.  But in the world the storm …
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Obligatory Expo haul shot! ##ukge2025
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Let's do this thing!
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
One one more sleep 'til expo! #ukge2025
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I have to admit I did find myself bristling at Ian and Tim whilst listening to this week. Their view of having already had this debate I find very annoying. I have a lot of coworkers in their 20s who have never had their say. The '16 voters seem to be held as sacred, even by the pro eu journos.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Bit of a slower reading month, but some excellent content. Security Analysis is really worth the hype, but take your time with it. It really does rewire your brain. Manias, Panics and Crashes is a tour de force in economic history, understanding cycles and capital flows.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I'm so sorry @sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social that you were on the receiving end of attacks over your Wednesday episode. I know it's not much but I have contacted my Labour MP with your key talking points.
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Henry Viola-Heir @htviolaheir.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🌟 #TWINPETESINVESTING 152 NOW LIVE 🌟 Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss how to find quality smallcaps and avoid the dogs. Shares discussed include: #CER #FDM #CSN #HSD #AGTX #DGI9 #RDT #POLX #ENET #HUI and more! youtu.be/7wWW1igJTz8?...
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HOW TO FIND QUALITY SMALLCAP STOCKS
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We keep paying for her madness. And never forget this from Nigel Farage his reaction to the Liz Truss mini budget, he has since deleted the tweet.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
New blog post! Deep dive into April focus on US and UK, macro and markets. theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/a...
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April 2025 – The Orange Swan Event
Photo by Wu Zhongyi on Unsplash To quote Vladimir Lenin “There are decades where nothing happens; and then there are weeks where decades happen”.  Future books will cite April 2025 as an example of…
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Hud's Bar & Greasy Spoon 🟧 @erikhuddleston.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Yup feel much better thanks. Even managed to make a few purchases.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Great episode. I do love some macro chat. #CCH is one of those sleep well at night stocks. I think anything in the consumer staples sector is probably a good place to be atm. I wonder how much damage Trump has done that we just haven't seen yet. Could be an interesting year, tin hats all round.
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Henry Viola-Heir @htviolaheir.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
🌟 #TWINPETESINVESTING 151 NOW LIVE 🌟 Tune in to hear @conkers3.bsky.social and I discuss strategies to combat the US tariff spree with shares including: #CNA #CCH #LLOY #BT. #LGEN #SBRY and more Please remember to like, subscribe and comment 🙏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W99M...
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STOCKS TO COMBAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
You need a surprised donkey as a cover photo to the article when this inevitably ends with a Trump climb down. Those who know will know what it means.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
That seems fair. Either way keep up the great work Not Another One is one of my must listen podcasts of the week.
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Miranda Green @greenmirandahere.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
A bit of light relief and some chat about the May local and mayoral elections? Let's swoop down from global to parochial politics and let's do it now - Not Another One weekender chat with me @steverichards.bsky.social @iainmartin1.bsky.social and Montie open.spotify.com/episode/3qE2...
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What’s at stake in the May local elections?
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
But where is the photo of Ian Martin in his braces?!
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Your both looking very dapper there! Gutted I wasn't able to make it. Just listened to the pod great stuff. European defence stocks are really interesting atm.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
New Blog Post! theidioticinvestor.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/m...
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March Musings
Photo by Anton Darius on Unsplash “March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb” is the usual proverb used to describe the weather.  And in the past few days here in the UK it has lived up to th…
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Trying to get back into reading for my investing. Common Stocks & Uncommon Profits I highly recommend, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is probably the best geopolitics book I have read. Two Hundred Years of Muddling through is a great economic history of the UK by @duncanweldon.bsky.social
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
This is me sofar this year. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics is the best geopolitical book I've read in a while. Audio books wise I'm listening to the Watch Books from Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Currently on Jingo.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Larp weekend begin! Off to Orion Sphere for some larp shenanigans!
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Professor Elemental will be playing in Leamington on the 27th March. If your in the Warwickshire region I can highly recommend. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/steampunk-...
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steampunk @ temperance | Professor Elemental "Greatest Living Eccentric"
And now for something completely different! The greatest living eccentric, Professor Elemental brings his insane show to Temperance
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Sitting down with a glass of bourbon, some light jazz, reading John Mearsheimer's The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, with a cat asleep on my lap.
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Mathew Gregory @matgregory.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A week of relaxation began with a trip to the gym and a new personal record 117kg deadlift for 5 sets of 5 reps!
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