Investment Strategy
The Great Retail Divide: Why Food Feasted and Fashion Famished in the UK’s Christmas Showdown
The UK’s Christmas retail season revealed a stark divide: food sales boomed while fashion faltered, exposing a cautious consumer and a changing economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: What Photography of “Home” Teaches Us About the Global Economy and Investing
A photography special on “home” offers profound insights into wealth, risk, and the global economy, connecting art with finance, investing, and fintech.
Decoding the Modern Market: A Polymath’s Guide to Finance, Fintech, and the Future of Investing
To navigate modern finance, one must be a polymath, understanding the convergence of fintech, blockchain, economics, and the forces reshaping investing.
Decoding the Market: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover why the analytical skills used to solve a complex crossword are the same ones needed to succeed in modern finance, investing, and business strategy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Corrosive Economic Impact of Low-Level Crime
Low-level crime is not a minor nuisance but a major economic headwind, impacting everything from business viability to investor confidence and market stability.
Beyond the Footnotes: Why Unconventional Indicators Are a Big Deal for the Modern Economy
Unconventional economic indicators and niche markets, once footnotes in finance, are now crucial for modern investing, offering predictive power beyond GDP.
The Billionaire, The Beggar, and the Chicken: Why Average Wealth is a Dangerous Illusion
A famous Italian poem about a chicken reveals the dangerous illusion of average wealth statistics and why the modern economy feels broken for so many.
The Ultimate Black Swan: What the Search for Alien Life Teaches Us About Investing and Risk
The search for alien life offers a profound masterclass in risk, probability, and long-shot investing, with key lessons for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Dressmaker’s Economy: Why Our Measures of Growth Are All Wrong
A dressmaker’s letter to the FT reveals a deep flaw in how we measure our economy, with huge implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
Venezuela’s Oil Crossroads: A $100 Billion Gamble or the Next Great Investment?
A high-stakes meeting reveals a deep divide: Exxon calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while Chevron sees 50% growth potential. What’s next for investors?
Brexit’s Next Chapter: How a Political Showdown Could Redefine UK Finance and Investment
Farage’s Reform UK challenges Labour’s EU plans, setting the stage for a clash with major implications for the UK economy, investors, and financial markets.
The Post-Holiday Debt Surge: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Global Economy?
A post-Christmas surge in debt help requests signals a critical red flag for the economy, investors, and the banking sector. What does it mean for you?