Financial Markets
A New Pour: Can a Governance Guru Reignite Growth at Spirits Giant Diageo?
Diageo appoints governance expert Sir John Manzoni as chairman to tackle falling sales. Can his operational playbook steady the spirits giant?
The Trillion-Dollar Typo: Why a Small Media Correction Reveals a Huge Risk in Modern Investing
A minor media correction about a politician’s title reveals a systemic risk in finance, where small inaccuracies can have trillion-dollar consequences.
Solving the Market: Why Navigating the Economy is Like Cracking the Ultimate Crossword Puzzle
The skills needed to solve a complex crossword puzzle are a powerful metaphor for navigating the intricate worlds of finance, investing, and economics.
Grounded Flights, Grounded Economy: The Hidden Financial Turbulence of a Government Shutdown
Flight cancellations from a government shutdown are more than a travel hassle; they signal deep economic turbulence, impacting markets, investing, and finance.
Grounded: How a Government Shutdown Creates Billions in Economic Turbulence for Airlines and Investors
A government shutdown forces major US airlines to cancel 600+ flights, triggering economic turbulence for the stock market, investors, and the broader economy.
Wall Street’s Warning Bell: Is the US Financial System’s Plumbing About to Clog Again?
Wall Street banks are warning the Fed that the US money market is at risk of a liquidity squeeze, which could spark a new bout of financial instability.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Royal Lesson in Strategy from Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s words on acknowledging the past offer a powerful framework for leadership in finance, investing, and navigating economic turmoil.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Modern Financial Strategy
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT Crossword and mastering modern financial strategy, from decoding market signals to managing systemic risk.
The Modern Rake’s Progress: Is Financial Innovation Leading Us to Ruin?
Is today’s financial innovation a path to prosperity or a modern-day “Rake’s Progress” leading to ruin? An analysis of fintech, crypto, and market speculation.
The Great Convergence: When Minimum Wage, Trade Wars, and AI Risks Collide
A deep dive into how the UK’s rising minimum wage, potential US tariffs, and AI security flaws are converging to reshape the global economic landscape.
The Investor’s Gambit: Why Solving a Crossword is Like Mastering the Stock Market
Discover the surprising parallels between solving a cryptic crossword and mastering the stock market. Sharpen your analytical skills to improve your investing.
The Unseen Threat: Are ‘Zombie’ Firms About to Haunt Private Capital for a Decade?
A top EQT exec warns of a “zombie firm” wave in private capital, unable to raise funds and stuck with old investments. What does this mean for the economy?