high-frequency trading
Trading at the Speed of Light, Reporting at a Snail’s Pace: The Data Lag Threatening Our Economy
Our financial markets trade in microseconds but report in months. This critical data lag fuels bubbles and poses a systemic risk to the global economy.
The Ghost in the Machine: Are Modern Trading Apps Just 1920s Bucket Shops in Disguise?
Modern fintech promises to democratize finance, but a historical lens reveals unsettling parallels between today’s trading apps and 1920s bucket shops.
The Marty Supreme Doctrine: What a Fictional Ping-Pong Thriller Reveals About Today’s High-Stakes Financial Markets
A fictional film about a ping-pong thriller offers a surprisingly potent allegory for modern finance, from high-frequency trading to fintech disruption.
The Age of Turbo Blurbo: Navigating Noise and Jargon in Modern Finance
A deep dive into ‘Turbo Blurbo’—the high-speed noise and confusing jargon defining today’s financial markets and how to navigate it.
Mind the Gap: What London Underground Etiquette Reveals About Today’s Economy
A simple question about London Underground etiquette serves as a powerful metaphor for the breakdown of trust and long-term thinking in our global economy.
The Market’s Multiple Personalities: Who Are You Really Investing Against?
The stock market isn’t a single entity but a chaotic ecosystem of competing players. Understanding its “multiple personalities” is key to modern investing.
The 0.001% Solution: Could a Micro-Tax on Every Transaction Fix the Economy?
A tiny 0.001% tax on all electronic transactions could generate billions for governments. We explore this revolutionary fintech-driven idea.
The Stock Market Casino: A Radical Blueprint for a Fairer Financial System
The stock market feels like a rigged casino. A radical proposal for a simpler, fairer parallel market could fix the broken system and restore public trust.
Citadel’s High-Voltage Gambit: Why a Hedge Fund Titan Is Plugging Into the German Power Grid
Hedge fund giant Citadel is entering Germany’s power market. This isn’t just a trade; it’s a high-stakes play on volatility and financial technology.
From Shouts to Servers: The Bittersweet Symphony of Financial Market Evolution
A cartoon about the Chicago Mercantile Exchange sparked a reflection on the bittersweet evolution of finance, from the roar of the trading pits to the hum of servers.