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The Great Correlation: Why Bitcoin Is Behaving Like a Tech Stock This ‘Red October’
As ‘Red October’ rattles the stock market, crypto is feeling the chill. Explore the growing correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks and what it means.
The Hidden Ledger: Why the Bank of Mum and Dad is Outpacing Fintech, and the Risks No One is Talking About
A new report shows more people borrow from family than use Buy Now Pay Later, revealing deep truths about our economy, fintech, and the hidden costs of debt.
Fiscal Tightrope: Deconstructing the Battle Between Austerity and Relief in Modern Economies
A deep dive into the classic economic battle between austerity and relief, analyzing the impact of government spending freezes and tax cuts on the economy.
The Konbini Conundrum: Why Japan’s Convenience Stores Are a Warning Sign for the Global Economy
Japan’s iconic konbini face a crisis from an aging workforce and rising wages, offering a stark warning for the global economy and investors.
The Emperor’s New Code: A Reality Check for the Utopian Dreams of Fintech
An engineer’s critique of fintech utopianism reveals a clash between elegant code and the messy realities of economics, physics, and human nature.
The Modern Rake’s Progress: Is Financial Innovation Leading Us to Ruin?
Is today’s financial innovation a path to prosperity or a modern-day “Rake’s Progress” leading to ruin? An analysis of fintech, crypto, and market speculation.
The Uncontainable Genie: Why AI Defies Cold War Rules and What It Means for Global Finance
AI is not like nuclear weapons; it’s an uncontainable technology that defies Cold War rules, posing new systemic risks for finance, investing, and the economy.
India’s GST Revolution: A Report Card on Modi’s “One Nation, One Tax” Dream
A deep dive into India’s GST reform. We analyze its successes in unifying the market and boosting revenue, its challenges, and its future for investors.
A Strategic Retreat or a Savvy Pivot? Analyzing Starbucks’ Potential Sale of its China Majority Stake
Starbucks may sell its China majority stake, a move signaling a major shift in global business strategy amid fierce local competition and economic change.
The Bank of Mom and Dad vs. Fintech: Why Informal Loans Are Winning the Credit War
More people are borrowing from family than using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), revealing a deep-seated preference for trust and flexibility over fintech convenience.
The Rental Crisis: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Global Economy?
Scotland’s rental crisis is a microcosm of global economic pressures, impacting everything from investment strategy to the future of fintech and banking.
The Unseen Ledger: Analyzing the Economic Ripple Effect of Public Security Crises
A rail security review opens a deeper look at the economic and investment implications of public safety, impacting markets, tech, and financial strategy.