financial technology
Solving the Financial Puzzle: Key Clues for Today’s Investor
The global economy is the ultimate puzzle. This analysis deconstructs key clues from fintech, economics, and the stock market to build a winning strategy.
The Narva Gambit: Why a NATO Border Crisis Could Trigger a Global Financial Meltdown
A geopolitical thought experiment in Narva, Estonia, reveals how a small border crisis could trigger a global financial meltdown and rewrite the rules of investing.
The Investor’s Comic Book: Why ‘Junk’ Assets Are the Gateway to Financial Literacy
To foster financial literacy, we must embrace “junk” investments like meme stocks as a gateway, much like comic books cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
The Arkwright Paradox: Lessons from an Industrial Ghost for Modern Finance and ESG
Sir Richard Arkwright’s legacy as a “model employer” is a paradox of philanthropy and exploitation, holding vital lessons for modern ESG investing and finance.
The End of the Connoisseur? How Finance and Tech Are Forging a New Art Market
Nostalgia for the old art world is a myth. Discover how finance, fintech, and blockchain are creating a more transparent and accessible market for investors.
The £32 Christmas Dinner: A Barometer for the Global Economy and Your Portfolio
The rising cost of Christmas dinner is more than a holiday expense; it’s a key indicator of major economic trends impacting finance, investing, and the stock market.
An Economic Christmas Carol: Is a Bank of England Rate Cut the Ghost of Growth Yet to Come?
Will a Bank of England interest rate cut be the Christmas gift the UK economy needs? We analyze the impact on finance, investing, and the stock market.
Beyond the Billions: Deconstructing the UK’s £11.7bn Borrowing Surge and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
The UK’s £11.7bn November borrowing was higher than expected, signaling fiscal challenges with deep implications for investors, the economy, and future policy.
The Great Christmas Migration: What Holiday Travel Reveals About the Economy, Investing, and Fintech
The annual Christmas travel rush is more than a tradition; it’s a powerful barometer of economic health, revealing key trends for finance and investing.
AI & The Economy: A Warning from the Bank of England, or an Unprecedented Opportunity?
AI will displace jobs, warns the Bank of England. Is this a crisis or the dawn of a new economic era? A deep dive into the future of work and finance.
The Silver Tsunami or a Silver Lining? Unpacking the Two Crises of Our Ageing Workforce
We are conflating two distinct issues in the ageing workforce debate, leading to flawed policies. This analysis breaks down the real challenges and their impact.
The Chip War’s Ingenious Loophole: How China is Rewriting the Rules of AI and Global Finance
China is bypassing US sanctions by upgrading older chipmaking tools, a move with huge implications for the global tech race and financial markets.