Economic Policy
The Unseen ROI: Why a Local Baby Bank is a Masterclass in Economic Resilience and Smart Investing
A local charity’s work reveals profound lessons in Social Return on Investment, ESG, and economic resilience for finance and business leaders.
Beyond Charity: The High-Yield Economics of a Warm Home
Discover how social initiatives like keeping homes warm are not just charity, but a high-yield investment in public health and economic stability.
The Nativist Dilemma: Why the Economy Can’t Afford to Ignore the Citizenship Debate
Nativist rhetoric isn’t just politics; it’s a direct threat to economic growth, market stability, and long-term investment returns. Here’s why.
A Dangerous Precedent: Why a Political Attack on the Fed Has Former Chairs Sounding the Alarm
Three former Fed chairs have united to condemn a criminal probe into Jerome Powell, calling it a dangerous attack on the central bank’s independence.
Collision Course: Why the Looming Trump vs. Powell Showdown Could Reshape the Global Economy
A potential clash between Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell threatens the Fed’s independence, risking a seismic shock to the global economy and markets.
The Unseen Ledger: Are Stricter Drink-Driving Laws Bankrupting Rural Britain?
Well-intentioned drink-driving laws are creating unintended economic casualties, threatening the viability of rural pubs and the broader rural economy.
Political Retaliation or Prudent Oversight? The Unprecedented Investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell
A federal investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell’s HQ revamp raises questions of political retaliation, threatening the central bank’s independence.
Brexit 2.0: Why the EU is Demanding a ‘Farage Clause’ in Future UK Trade Talks
The EU is demanding a “Farage clause” in Brexit talks, an insurance policy against a future UK government’s radical deregulation.
Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Economic Lifeline or Financial Chaos?
A deep dive into Donald Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap proposal, analyzing its potential impact on the economy, banking, and consumer finance.
Beyond the Pub: Why the UK’s Business Rates Debate is a Bellwether for the Entire Economy
A potential tax break for UK pubs has other sectors demanding equal treatment, exposing deep flaws in the business rates system and impacting the wider economy.
Trump’s 2026 Firestorm: How One Week of Chaos is Redefining Global Finance
A chaotic week for President Trump in 2026, from a Venezuelan gambit to a war on private equity, signals a new era of volatility for the global economy.
Beyond the Checklist: Why the EU’s 30-Year-Old Entry Rules Are Failing the Modern Economy
The EU’s 30-year-old Copenhagen criteria for new members are outdated. A new “competitiveness criterion” is needed for the modern global economy.