Investment Strategy
From TikTok to the Stock Market: The Surprising Financial Implications of the Freeze-Dried Candy Craze
Discover how a TikTok candy trend is impacting the stock market, CPG investing, and financial technology, offering key insights for investors and leaders.
Beyond Transitory: Decoding the ‘Satanic List’ of Factors Reshaping the Global Economy
A leading economist reveals the four structural forces—from geopolitics to demographics—that are ushering in a new era of higher, more volatile inflation.
When Titans Clash: The Billion-Dollar Lawsuit Shaking the Foundations of Private Equity
A lawsuit between KKR and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala fund over a $2.6B deal highlights the growing conflicts of interest in modern private equity investing.
Giants Under Pressure: Are Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Losing Their Edge?
Singapore’s investment giants, Temasek and GIC, face scrutiny after recent returns lag global peers. Is this a temporary blip or a sign of a deeper issue?
The £100 Million Extra Hour: How a World Cup Final Could Supercharge the UK Economy
A UK plan to extend pub hours for the World Cup offers a fascinating look into event-driven economics, impacting finance, investing, and fintech sectors.
Redrawing the Lines of Profit: How the Supreme Court’s Texas Map Ruling Impacts the Economy and Your Investments
A Supreme Court ruling on a Texas electoral map has major implications for the economy, stock market, and sectors from banking to fintech. Here’s why.
Beyond the Tech Giants: Is Web3 the Answer to AI’s Centralization Problem?
Big Tech’s AI dominance poses risks. Web3 and blockchain offer a decentralized alternative, promising a more open, competitive, and user-owned digital economy.
The £2.3 Billion Question: Is the UK’s Biggest Tech Subsidy a Genius Investment or a Giveaway to the Rich?
The UK’s EIS & VCT schemes cost taxpayers £2.3bn annually. Is this a vital engine for innovation or a poorly monitored subsidy for the wealthy?
Australia’s $3.5 Trillion Pension Paradox: Why the System’s Biggest Success is Also its Hidden Flaw
Australia’s famed superannuation system is a marvel of wealth accumulation. But a critical flaw in its design leaves retirees facing a perilous future.
The Fintech Paradox: High-Interest Payouts Amid a Funding Crisis. Is This Joined-Up Thinking?
How can fintechs offer high savings rates while facing a funding crisis? We dissect the paradox of their business model in today’s tough economic climate.
The Economic War of Words: Why Russia Might Be Cheering for Western Headlines
In the global economic conflict, headlines are a weapon. This analysis decodes the narratives Russia may favor and reveals the deeper financial realities.
The Hidden Tax on the Economy: Why England’s Court Backlog is a Systemic Risk to Your Investments
England’s court backlog is more than a legal issue; it’s a systemic risk to the economy, threatening investments, finance, and overall market stability.