economics
The £1 Breakfast: A Surprising Masterclass in Social Impact Investing and Economic Resilience
A nursery’s £1 breakfast club for parents offers a powerful lesson in social impact investing, economic resilience, and the true meaning of ROI.
Inside the Central Banker’s Playbook: Olaf Sleijpen on Inflation, the Digital Euro, and the Future of Finance
An inside look at ECB policymaker Olaf Sleijpen’s views on inflation, banking stability, and the revolutionary potential of the digital euro.
Collision Course: Why the EU’s Carbon Tax Puts a Landmark India Trade Deal on Ice
The EU’s carbon border tax (CBAM) is a major sticking point in trade talks with India, threatening a landmark deal and impacting global economics.
The Investor’s Crossword: Decoding the Puzzles of the Modern Economy
The modern financial landscape is a complex puzzle. This article explores how to apply a crossword-solver’s mindset to decode the economy and investing.
The Illusion of Certainty: Why Our Economic Forecasts Are Dangerously Precise
The problem with economic forecasts isn’t a lack of transparency, but a dangerous illusion of precision. Here’s why we must embrace uncertainty.
The £40 Energy Bill: How a Garden Shed Data Center Reveals the Future of Fintech and Sustainable Investing
A man’s garden shed data center slashes his energy bills to £40, revealing a powerful new model for fintech infrastructure and sustainable investing.
The Billion-Pound Problem on Your Plate: Why a Waiter Shortage Should Worry Investors
The UK restaurant industry’s staffing crisis is more than an HR issue; it’s a financial liability that should concern investors and business leaders alike.
From Prison Chant to Profit: A Financial Autopsy of the Rock Anthem ‘Black Betty’
The journey of the song “Black Betty” from a prison chant to a rock hit offers powerful lessons for investors on asset transformation and market disruption.
Deutsche Bank’s New Architect: Can a Morgan Stanley Veteran Rebuild Trust and Tame the Stock Market?
Can Deutsche Bank’s new CFO, a Morgan Stanley veteran, finally execute a turnaround and win over a sceptical stock market? A deep dive into the strategy.
The Fed’s Cold Feet: Why Wall Street is Suddenly Ditching Rate Cut Bets
Wall Street is rapidly scaling back its bets on a December Fed rate cut as sticky inflation and a divided FOMC force a major market reassessment.
Gazprom’s Asian Gambit: Is the Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline a Financial Masterstroke or a Desperate Bet?
Gazprom’s push for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline to China signals a major shift in global energy, with huge implications for finance and geopolitics.
The Dragon’s New Roar: How an AI Breakthrough Sparked a Multi-Billion Dollar Rush into China’s Stock Market
A breakthrough by DeepSeek AI has sparked a massive rush of foreign investment into China’s stock market, reversing a multi-year trend of capital flight.