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European firms are uniting to challenge SpaceX's dominance, a critical move for economic sovereignty and a major opportunity for investors in the space economy.
In the vast and often unpredictable landscape of the global economy, seismic shifts can originate from the most unexpected places. While analysts keep a close watch on interest rates and geopolitical tensions, a new and powerful indicator has emerged, not from a central bank or a tech giant, but from a small, elf-like creature with […]
The Geopolitical Chessboard: India’s Cautious Dance with China In the grand theater of global economics, the relationship between India and China is one of the most complex and consequential acts. It’s a narrative woven with threads of ancient history, fierce competition, and a deeply intertwined, yet fraught, economic codependency. A recent letter to the Financial […]
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A major Microsoft outage reveals the internet's fragility. We dive into why it happened, its impact, and how AI can build a more resilient future.
A global Microsoft outage hit Azure and M365, revealing the internet's fragility. We explore the DNS issue, its impact, and lessons for building resilience.
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A major Microsoft Azure outage highlights the fragility of our cloud-dependent world. We explore the cause, impact, and how AI can build a resilient future.
Character.ai's teen ban signals a major shift for the AI industry, forcing a new focus on safety, regulation, and responsible innovation.
Thermo Fisher's $9.4B acquisition of Clario isn't just a deal; it's a bet on the future of medicine, powered by software, AI, and cloud technology.
Building Your Financial Dreamland: Investment Lessons from a Cotswolds Circus Farm
Discover how managing a unique Cotswolds farm offers profound lessons for modern investing, from core holdings to high-growth fintech and blockchain assets.
Unlocking India’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: A New Era for Diaspora Investing
India is set to overhaul its complex rules for diaspora stock market investments, unlocking a massive capital source and boosting its economy and fintech sector.
Caught in the Crossfire: China’s New Sanctions Signal a Wider Economic War
China’s sanctions on a South Korean firm mark a major escalation, pulling allies into the US-China trade war and creating new risks for the global economy.
A £300 Million Warning Shot: Why Close Brothers’ Car Finance Crisis Signals a Storm for the UK Banking Sector
Close Brothers nearly doubles its car finance redress provision to £300mn, a warning shot for the UK banking sector facing a multi-billion pound scandal.
The Chip War Hits Home: Why the Netherlands Just Seized a Chinese-Owned Tech Firm
The Dutch government’s move to force the sale of a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new era of geopolitical risk for investors and the global economy.
The Chip War Comes to Europe: Why the Netherlands Just Nationalized a Tech Deal
The Dutch government’s move to block a Chinese-owned firm’s tech acquisition signals a new era of geopolitical risk for investors and the global economy.
The Balance Sheet’s Blind Spot: Why “Toxic Legacy” Exposes a Multi-Trillion Dollar Risk for Investors
The FT’s “Toxic Legacy” podcast reveals how historical corporate negligence creates massive, unpriced financial risks for today’s investors and the economy.
Silver’s Surge: Why the Forgotten Precious Metal is Outshining Gold
Silver is staging a spectacular rally, hitting record highs and outpacing gold due to a perfect storm of industrial demand and investment fervor.
Beyond the Velvet Rope: Why Art Basel’s “VIP” Rebrand Signals a Seismic Shift in Wealth and Investing
Art Basel ditches the “VIP” title, signaling a major shift in luxury marketing to attract a new generation of wealthy investors from tech and finance.
Citadel’s High-Voltage Gambit: Why a Hedge Fund Titan Is Plugging Into the German Power Grid
Hedge fund giant Citadel is entering Germany’s power market. This isn’t just a trade; it’s a high-stakes play on volatility and financial technology.
The New Iron Curtain: How US & UK Immigration Policies are Reshaping the Global Economy
US & UK immigration shifts are creating a boom for lawyers and a major challenge for the global economy, impacting finance, tech, and investment strategy.
Your Cloud is Down: Why Your Best Defense Against AI Cyberattacks is a Pen and Paper
In an age of AI cyberattacks, your high-tech SaaS company’s best defense might be surprisingly low-tech: a pen and a paper-based contingency plan.