Investment Strategy
Beyond the Grid: How Solving Crosswords Can Sharpen Your Financial Acumen
Discover the surprising parallels between solving cryptic crosswords and mastering financial strategy, and learn how this mental exercise can sharpen your investing skills.
The Next Fed Chair: Decoding Trump’s Potential Picks and the High-Stakes Future of the Economy
Trump is vetting Kevin Hassett and other finalists for Fed Chair, a choice that will have huge implications for the economy, investing, and the stock market.
Canada’s C$1.7 Billion Gambit: A Strategic Play for Global Talent and Economic Dominance
Canada is making a C$1.7B move to attract global researchers, a strategic investment aimed at boosting its economy and innovation sector.
On the Brink: Why the US-Indonesia Trade Pact Is Faltering and What It Means for the Global Economy
A critical US-Indonesia trade deal teeters on collapse, threatening global supply chains, the EV market, and the geopolitical balance in the Indo-Pacific.
The £13,000 Cloned Car: A Modern Parable for Investors on Risk, Trust, and Technology
A £13k car scam reveals deep flaws in our economic systems, showing why fintech and blockchain are crucial for the future of investing and asset verification.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What One Pub’s ‘Warm Space’ Initiative Reveals About the Global Economy
A Welsh pub’s decision to become a ‘warm space’ offers a profound microeconomic signal about the global economy, consumer behavior, and investment strategy.
From FIFA to Finance: What a Satirical Peace Prize Teaches Investors About Geopolitical Risk
A satirical news story about a peace prize reveals a deeper truth about the profound impact of geopolitics on the stock market, finance, and investing.
The Poverty Paradox: Why Free Markets and Social Safety Nets Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
A viral letter claimed free markets and social safety nets are opposing forces in fighting poverty. Here’s why that’s wrong—and why both are essential.
Navigating the Noise: The “Unflattering Flynn Quote” and the Perils of Financial Prophecy
An “unflattering quote” reminds us that financial models are maps, not the territory. Explore why expert predictions fail and how to invest wisely.
The Monochrome Portfolio: What Interior Design Teaches Us About High-Conviction Investing
Discover how the interior design concept of “colour drenching” offers a powerful metaphor for high-conviction investing and focused corporate strategy.
The PepsiCo-Elliott Truce: Inside the High-Stakes Deal That Averted a Corporate War
PepsiCo and activist investor Elliott Management strike a deal to avert a proxy fight, reshaping the snack giant’s strategy with major cost cuts.
The Cream Indicator: What a Drop in Dairy Sales Tells Investors About the Global Economy
A local dairy’s drop in cream sales is a micro-indicator of a major macroeconomic trend, offering key insights for investors into the global economy.