financial markets
Beyond the Dealmaker: Why the “Great Man” Myth Is a Dangerous Trap for Modern Investors
The “Great Man” theory of history is a dangerous myth in modern finance. True drivers of trade and economy are systems, not individuals.
The Art of the Geopolitical Deal: Analyzing Trump’s Impact on Global Finance and the Economy
A look at how Trump’s transactional diplomacy, treating foreign policy like a business deal, is reshaping global markets, trade, and investment strategies.
Bitcoin’s Crossroads: Analyzing the 30% Plunge and What Comes Next
Bitcoin has plunged 30% from its all-time high. We dissect the macroeconomic pressures, technical levels, and on-chain data to see what comes next.
The Balanced Trade Fallacy: Why Chasing a Zero Deficit is a Dangerous Economic Game
The political obsession with ‘balanced trade’ is based on a dangerous myth. This post deconstructs the fallacy and explains what the trade deficit really means.
Labour’s Internal Tremors: Gauging the Economic Shockwaves for UK Investors
Political instability in the UK’s government-in-waiting creates economic uncertainty. What does Labour’s internal strife mean for investors and markets?
Echoes of ’97: Is Labour Repeating Blair’s Greatest Economic Gamble?
Was Tony Blair’s 1997 decision to stick to Tory spending plans a mistake? We analyze the parallels to today’s economy and the risks of repeating history.
Crisis Averted: Senate Passes Funding Deal, But What Does It Mean for Your Portfolio and the Economy?
The US Senate passed a deal to avert a shutdown, but what does this mean for the economy, stock market, and your investments? A deep dive into the impact.
The Price of Green: Are EU Climate Rules on a Collision Course with Energy Security?
EU’s 2027 methane rules pit climate goals against energy security, threatening to divert vital gas supplies and roil financial markets. What does this mean?
Beyond Brexit: The New Fault Lines Shaping the UK Economy and Your Investment Strategy
While Brexit’s scars heal, new divisions over immigration and nostalgia are reshaping the UK economy, creating fresh challenges for investors and businesses.
The Unexpected Globalist: Why a Conservative Worldview Can Foster Deeper International Ties
Challenging common stereotypes, this post explores why conservatives, through commerce and finance, often practice a more tangible internationalism than the left.
The Fed’s Pivot: Navigating a Post-QT World Amidst Big Tech’s Reality Check
The Fed pivots, ending QT and cutting rates, as Big Tech’s mixed earnings reveal a new economic reality. A deep dive into a pivotal week in finance.
The Great Unwinding: Hedge Fund Titan Scott Bessent on Japan’s Rise, the Dollar’s Decline, and the Dawn of a New Economic Era
A deep dive into macro investor Scott Bessent’s playbook, revealing major shifts in Japan, the US dollar, and commodities that will define the next decade.