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XRP’s Post-SEC Surge: Navigating the Crossroads of Regulation and Market Reality
After a landmark SEC ruling, XRP’s price surged. Now in a consolidation phase, what’s next for Ripple, fintech, and the digital asset economy?
Fiscal Froth: Why a Modest Pub Tax Tweak Signals Major Shifts in the UK Economy
A seemingly minor tax tweak for UK pubs reveals major shifts in fiscal policy, impacting investors, the stock market, and the broader UK economy.
The £70 Question: Deconstructing the High-Stakes Economics of Modern Sportswear
A look into the complex economics behind high-priced sportswear, exploring brand strategy, consumer finance, and the investment landscape of a global industry.
A Tale of Two Baskets: What Tesco & M&S Christmas Sales Reveal About the UK Economy
A deep dive into Tesco and M&S’s Christmas sales, revealing key insights into consumer behaviour, the UK economy, and strategic investment plays.
The $1 Billion Playbook: Why Josh Harris is Betting Big on the Future of Sports
Apollo co-founder Josh Harris and Bruin Capital are raising $1B to invest in the tech and service providers powering the global sports industry.
The Coming Copper Crisis: Why a Metal Shortage Poses a Systemic Risk to the Global Economy
A looming copper shortage poses a systemic risk to the global economy and green transition, warns S&P Global, forecasting a massive 10mn tonne deficit.
Geopolitical Chess: Why a Squeeze on Venezuela’s Oil Has China—and Global Investors—on Edge
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela threaten China’s access to discounted oil, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk for the global economy and investors.
Samsung’s AI-Powered Juggernaut: What Record Profits Signal for the Global Economy and Your Portfolio
Samsung’s record profit forecast signals a massive turnaround, driven by the AI boom and intense demand for its advanced HBM memory chips.
AI’s Trillion-Dollar Question: Is the Core of the Boom Just a File You Can Copy?
Is the AI boom a bubble? A simple technical detail—that an AI’s core “brain” is a reproducible file—challenges the multi-trillion-dollar valuations.
Beyond the Golden Arches: Why McDonald’s Labor Scandal is a Major Red Flag for Investors
Allegations of harassment at McDonald’s are not just an HR issue; they are a major ESG red flag with serious implications for investors and the stock market.
The Tariff Echo: Why 2018’s Trade Policies Are Still Redrawing the Global Economic Map
The economic aftershocks of 2018’s tariffs are still being felt, permanently redrawing global trade routes and creating new risks and opportunities.
Bitcoin’s New Playbook: Why Global Economics, Not Hype, Now Rules the Crypto Market
Bitcoin’s price is no longer driven by hype. Discover the shift to macro-risk and what it means for investors in this new era of digital finance.