As the number of economists opposing Tory NI policy reached 77, the Economic Central Bank issued a stern warning about the need for deflationary policies.

Economist inflation is roaring ahead, and causing serious concern among UK politicians. Things have now reached the point where the value of economists could fall to near-zero and well beyond.

But the news was greeted with muted satisfaction in the City. Niche sector analyst Todd Jerr told us “The Econo has been overvalued for many years, and so a correction is now long overdue. We expect it to be oversold and under the arm before things improve.”

The Econozone moved swiftly to reassure Westminster investors that the currency of its members would be supported ‘come what may’, although German economist Rupprecht von der Mark said such support could only be undertaken on behalf of Econozone members who kept their commonsense deficit within agreed limits. However, UK Opposition economist collector Little Osborne sought to reassure traders by pointing out that in recent weeks his support had shown an encouraging rate of deflation.

Final word goes to Athenian taxi drive Theodorakiskiss Ropadopalopolous, who warned investors in economists to beware Greeks bringing rifts.