economy
The Collapse of Trust: How a Funeral Plan Firm’s Demise Reveals Critical Flaws in Our Financial Systems
The collapse of funeral plan firm Safe Hands left 46,000 customers in ruin. This is a deep dive into the financial scandal and its critical lessons.
Market Relief: How a Diplomatic Handshake Averted a Transatlantic Trade War and Ignited a Stock Rally
A diplomatic breakthrough averts a U.S.-EU trade war, sparking a major stock market rally. We analyze the economic and investment implications.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Markets: Can an Old Calendar Offer an Edge in Today’s Economy?
An ancient calendar for modern trading? A letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into the surprising links between the Hindu Panchang and financial strategy.
The Slovakian Tiger: How a Small Nation Became the World’s Automotive Superpower
Discover how Slovakia, a nation of 5.4 million, became the world’s largest car producer per capita, and what its future holds in the EV era.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why a Community Warm Space is a Critical Indicator for the Modern Investor
Discover why a local community center is a critical macroeconomic indicator for investors, revealing deep trends in the economy, finance, and stock market.
The Great Cash-Out: Is Private Credit’s Golden Era Facing Its First Real Test?
A surge in redemption requests hits major private credit funds. Is this a sign of investor remorse, a smart rebalancing, or a crack in a $1.7T market?
The Great Fracture: Why the Global Economic Order is on the Brink, and What It Means for Your Investments
Mark Carney warns of a ‘rupture’ to the global order, forcing a rethink of finance, investing, and the economy in an era of rising geopolitical risk.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Untapped Economic Data in 100,000 Meals
A food charity’s success is a critical economic indicator. This analysis explores its implications for finance, investing, and the role of fintech.
The Credit Score Paradox: Why Financial Health Makes You a Target for More Debt
An analysis of the conflict of interest in fintech, where good financial health makes consumers a target for new debt, and its impact on the economy.
Decoding the Market: Financial Lessons Hidden in the FT Crossword
The intricate clues of a cryptic crossword can reveal profound lessons about finance, investing, the stock market, and the modern economy.
Whitehall’s Wallet Watch: Why the UK’s Crackdown on Spending Matters to Every Investor
A deep dive into the UK Treasury’s review of government spending and its profound implications for the economy, investors, and the financial markets.
Trump’s Tariff Playbook: A Deep Dive into Economic Impact and Future Investment Risks
A deep dive into the Trump-era tariffs, their impact on the economy and stock market, and what new proposals mean for investors and business leaders.