Economic Policy
The Fed’s Green Light? Powell Signals Rate Cuts Are on the Horizon
Fed Chair Powell signals rate cuts are near as the job market cools and inflation stabilizes. What does this mean for your investments and the economy?
France Hits Pause: Macron’s Pension Reforms Shelved Until 2027 – A Deep Dive for Investors
France freezes Macron’s controversial pension reform until 2027. A deep dive into the political gambit and its impact on the economy and investors.
The Trump Effect: Why a Mining Giant is Betting on a U.S. Copper Renaissance
BHP’s CEO calls a potential Trump policy shift ‘breathtaking,’ signaling a possible revival of America’s historic copper mining industry.
GM’s $1.6 Billion U-Turn: A Sobering Reality Check for the EV Revolution and Its Investors
GM takes a $1.6bn charge to scale back EV production, a stark move driven by policy shifts that offers critical lessons for investors and the economy.
Building Barriers: How New Tariffs on Lumber and Cabinets Could Remodel the U.S. Economy
New US tariffs on cabinets and lumber aim to protect domestic jobs but risk raising housing costs and fueling inflation across the wider U.S. economy.
The £1 Billion Green Veneer: How a 98% Failure Rate Exposes a Crisis in ESG Investing
A UK green energy scheme’s 98% failure rate reveals deep flaws in public-private projects, with massive implications for ESG investing and the economy.
Scotland’s Independence Gambit: An Economic Escape or a Leap into the Unknown?
John Swinney claims a UK “race to the right” makes Scottish independence an economic necessity. We analyze the financial implications for investors.
The Price of Politics: Why Your Next Global Deal Could Come with a Hefty Discount
The Nexperia case in the Netherlands heralds a new era of M&A, where geopolitical risk forces a “political risk discount” on international deals.
A Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Economic Shockwaves of the Gaza Ceasefire Deal
A landmark Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by Trump is reshaping global markets. We analyze the economic impact on investing, finance, and the stock market.
UK’s New ‘Worker Rights Watchdog’: A Seismic Shift for the Economy, Investors, and Business Leaders
Matthew Taylor’s appointment to lead a new UK worker rights agency signals a major shift for the economy, investors, and businesses in the gig economy.
The Billions That Built the Damp: An Investor’s Post-Mortem on Failed Green Subsidies
Billions in green subsidies led to a housing disaster. A deep dive into the economic fallout, ESG risks, and the fintech solutions that could prevent it.
The Ultimate Bear Market: When Human Lives Become a Lagging Economic Indicator
A shocking rise in homelessness deaths is not just a social crisis but a critical economic indicator signaling systemic failure for investors and leaders.