Investment Strategy
The Age of Turbo Blurbo: Navigating Noise and Jargon in Modern Finance
A deep dive into ‘Turbo Blurbo’—the high-speed noise and confusing jargon defining today’s financial markets and how to navigate it.
The Buzz Aldrin Principle: What a Secret Spacesuit Patch Teaches Us About Financial “Tells”
A secret patch on Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit is a powerful metaphor for the hidden “tells” in finance, investing, and the global economy.
Primate Principles: What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About a Smarter Financial Future
A lesson from chimpanzees suggests that reciprocal altruism, not pure self-interest, is the key to a more resilient and sustainable financial future.
Economic Symphony or Financial Cacophony? Decoding the Fed’s High-Stakes Performance
Is the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation leading to a harmonious soft landing or a chaotic economic crash? A deep dive into the high-stakes performance.
Less Trade, Fewer Jobs: The Simple Grammar Rule Unpacking the Complex Reality of Tariffs for Investors
A simple grammar rule explains the complex impact of tariffs: “less trade” (uncountable) and “fewer jobs” (countable). A deep dive for investors.
The Other Side of Victory: Why a Forgotten History of VE Day Shapes Today’s Global Economy
For millions behind the Iron Curtain, VE Day was not liberation but a new occupation. This forgotten history profoundly shapes today’s global economy and investment risks.
Mind the Gap: What London Underground Etiquette Reveals About Today’s Economy
A simple question about London Underground etiquette serves as a powerful metaphor for the breakdown of trust and long-term thinking in our global economy.
The Mr. Collins Conundrum: Is Your Financial AI a Sycophant in Disguise?
A witty letter to the FT about a “Mr. Collins chatbot” reveals a serious risk in financial AI: are we building sycophants instead of critical advisors?
Decoding the Market: What Solving a Financial Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Finance is a grand puzzle. This post decodes market forces and investing strategies using a crossword metaphor, connecting blockchain, economics, and trading.
Bitcoin’s $90K Tightrope: Navigating the Perils of Peak Leverage and Unprecedented Demand
Bitcoin nears $90K, fueled by ETF demand but threatened by record-high leverage. A major volatility event looms as these powerful forces collide.
Beyond the Podium: Decoding the Economic Tremors of a Presidential Address
A presidential address is more than a speech; it’s a key economic indicator. Discover how it impacts the stock market, finance, and your investments.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why a Local Florist’s Success is a Major Signal for the Stock Market
A local florist’s surprising success reveals deep insights into consumer behavior, ESG investing, and the real drivers of the modern economy.