economics
Beyond the Racks: A Financial Autopsy of Saks’s Impending Bankruptcy
Iconic luxury retailer Saks faces bankruptcy, a cautionary tale of debt, digital disruption, and the evolving economy. A deep dive for investors and leaders.
Decoding the Modern Market: A Polymath’s Guide to Finance, Fintech, and the Future of Investing
To navigate modern finance, one must be a polymath, understanding the convergence of fintech, blockchain, economics, and the forces reshaping investing.
Decoding the Market: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover why the analytical skills used to solve a complex crossword are the same ones needed to succeed in modern finance, investing, and business strategy.
The Reassuring Hum of the Economy: What Snow Ploughs Can Teach Us About Financial Stability
The reassuring sound of snow ploughs offers a powerful metaphor for the hidden systems—central banks, regulators, and fintech—that ensure economic stability.
God and Mammon: Deconstructing the Church of England’s £10 Billion Investment Empire
Explore the Church of England’s £10B investment fund, a masterclass in institutional finance, ESG leadership, and the challenge of organizational survival.
The Billionaire, The Beggar, and the Chicken: Why Average Wealth is a Dangerous Illusion
A famous Italian poem about a chicken reveals the dangerous illusion of average wealth statistics and why the modern economy feels broken for so many.
The Ultimate Black Swan: What the Search for Alien Life Teaches Us About Investing and Risk
The search for alien life offers a profound masterclass in risk, probability, and long-shot investing, with key lessons for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Dressmaker’s Economy: Why Our Measures of Growth Are All Wrong
A dressmaker’s letter to the FT reveals a deep flaw in how we measure our economy, with huge implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
The Post-Holiday Debt Surge: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Global Economy?
A post-Christmas surge in debt help requests signals a critical red flag for the economy, investors, and the banking sector. What does it mean for you?
The Silent Debt Trap: Why Martin Lewis Calls Overdrafts the UK’s Most Dangerous Debt
Martin Lewis calls overdrafts the UK’s most dangerous debt. We explore why this seemingly harmless banking feature is a major financial risk.
Beyond the Headlines: Decoding Iran’s Economic Uprising and Its Global Ripple Effect
Unpacking the economic crisis fueling Iran’s protests and its ripple effects on global finance, energy markets, and regional stability.
The Nvidia Envy: Why the UK Stock Market is Failing a Generation of Savers
The UK stock market’s failure to produce high-growth tech giants like Nvidia is hurting British savers. This post explores the deep-seated causes and potential solutions.