Economic Policy
The New Prescription for Economic Health: Why Your Doctor Might Soon Be Your Financial Advisor
A London GP trial prescribing financial advice reveals a powerful new trend: the convergence of finance and healthcare, with major implications for the economy.
Trade War Tremors: Trump Halts Canada Talks—What It Means for the Economy and Your Portfolio
A sudden halt in US-Canada trade talks threatens the economy and stock market. We dissect the impact on finance, investing, and what comes next.
The Great Economic Card Trick: Are You Watching the Wrong Hand?
An analysis of the economic “card trick” where soaring markets, fueled by central bank liquidity, distract from underlying issues like inflation and inequality.
The £150 Billion Problem: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Quietly Crippling its Economy
Britain’s economic inactivity crisis, driven by long-term sickness, is a major threat to its economy, impacting finance, investing, and public policy.
The Trillion-Dollar Legacy: How Climate Policy is Reshaping Finance and the Global Economy
A president’s legacy is measured in economic terms. Climate policy inaction could be the most destructive financial legacy of our time.
The Hoover Effect: Is Government Overreach Creating a “Chill Effect” on Fintech and Blockchain Innovation?
A retired FBI lawyer warns that government overreach, like the arrest of an MIT blockchain researcher, is creating a “chill effect” on fintech innovation.
The Dragon and the Pound: Why UK’s Economic Ties with China Outweigh a Public Spy Hunt
Sir Vince Cable argues for prioritizing the UK’s vital trade with China over public spy hunts, a pragmatic stance crucial for the economy and investors.
Paving the Way to Profit: Why UK Road Infrastructure is a High-Yield Investment Hiding in Plain Sight
Neglecting road networks is a multi-billion-pound drag on the UK economy. It’s time to reframe road infrastructure as a high-yield investment opportunity.
Beyond the Scorecard: Rethinking South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment for a New Era
A critical look at South Africa’s BEE policies. Has a noble goal become a barrier to growth and a tool for elite capture? A deep dive for investors.
The Washington-Buenos Aires Gambit: Why the U.S. is Betting on Argentina’s Risky Economic Revolution
The U.S. is taking a calculated risk by backing Argentina’s radical economic overhaul, a geopolitical move aimed at countering China’s influence.
A Dangerous Double Game? Why the UK’s Mixed Signals on China Threaten the Economy
The UK’s mixed signals on China create a fog of uncertainty, threatening the economy and creating hidden risks for investors and financial markets.
The Isle of Man’s 9.9% Wage Hike: A Microcosm of Global Economic Tensions
An analysis of the Isle of Man’s 9.9% minimum wage proposal, exploring its impact on finance, investing, and the broader global economic landscape.