economics
Ghosts of Economic Past: Why a 1970s Socialist Blueprint Still Haunts Modern Finance
A 1970s socialist plan to nationalize banks and exit the EEC offers stark lessons for today’s investors on political risk, finance, and the economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: How European Courts Are Reshaping the Future of Energy Investing
European courts are shifting from blaming oil firms for past climate damage to questioning if their future business models align with the Paris Agreement.
The Great British Standstill: Decoding the UK’s Economic Flatline and What It Means for Your Portfolio
The UK economy has hit a wall, with 0.0% GDP growth. We dissect the causes and explore what this stagnation means for investors, businesses, and the future.
Solving the Financial Crossword: A Modern Investor’s Guide to a Complex World
Finance is like a complex crossword. This guide decodes the clues from the stock market, economy, and fintech to help you solve the puzzle of modern investing.
The Chancellor’s High-Stakes Gambit: Can the UK Budget Defy Economic Gravity?
Facing slow growth, the UK Budget must perform a delicate balancing act: provide certainty, boost confidence, and fill a major fiscal gap.
Scotland’s Landmark Bond Issue: A New Chapter in UK Finance or a Step Towards Independence?
Scotland secures a top-tier ‘Aa3’ credit rating, matching the UK, as it prepares to issue its first-ever government bonds to fund infrastructure.
UK’s Economic Engine Sputters: Why a Car Production Slump is a Red Flag for the Entire Economy
The UK economy’s meager 0.1% growth reveals a worrying fragility, as a major slump in car production drags down the entire manufacturing sector.
The Adoption Principle: A Human-Centric Model for Long-Term Value Investing
A couple’s adoption journey reveals profound lessons for finance professionals on long-term investing, identifying undervalued assets, and navigating markets.
The $900 Million Chess Move: How the US and IMF Forged a Lifeline for Argentina’s Economic Revolution
A $900mn US-IMF maneuver provides a crucial lifeline to Argentina, signaling strong support for President Javier Milei’s radical economic reforms.
The Ryanair Effect: How Contrarian Strategy and Financial Discipline Built a Stock Market Titan
Ryanair’s success is a masterclass in contrarian strategy, turning unpopular ideas into a dominant, profitable, and highly efficient business model.
Beyond the Billions: Decoding Toyota’s $10 Billion Strategic Bet on the American Economy
Toyota’s $10B US investment is a masterclass in strategy, blending geopolitics, supply chain resilience, and a major bet on the American economy’s future.
Beyond the Impasse: The Lasting Economic Scars of the Longest U.S. Government Shutdown
The 2019 U.S. government shutdown was more than a political event; it was a multi-billion dollar shock to the economy with lasting lessons for investors.