investing
Macron’s New Gambit: What Sébastien Lecornu’s Premiership Means for France’s Economy and Your Portfolio
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as PM. We analyze the impact on France’s economy, the stock market, and what it means for investors and finance.
Caught in the Crossfire: China’s New Sanctions Signal a Wider Economic War
China’s sanctions on a South Korean firm mark a major escalation, pulling allies into the US-China trade war and creating new risks for the global economy.
The Balance Sheet’s Blind Spot: Why “Toxic Legacy” Exposes a Multi-Trillion Dollar Risk for Investors
The FT’s “Toxic Legacy” podcast reveals how historical corporate negligence creates massive, unpriced financial risks for today’s investors and the economy.
Silver’s Surge: Why the Forgotten Precious Metal is Outshining Gold
Silver is staging a spectacular rally, hitting record highs and outpacing gold due to a perfect storm of industrial demand and investment fervor.
UK Unemployment Ticks Up: A Warning Sign for the Economy and Investors?
The UK unemployment rate has risen to 4.8%, driven by youth joblessness. We analyze the deep implications for the economy, investors, and the stock market.
The Billions That Built the Damp: An Investor’s Post-Mortem on Failed Green Subsidies
Billions in green subsidies led to a housing disaster. A deep dive into the economic fallout, ESG risks, and the fintech solutions that could prevent it.
The New Economic Cold War: Is China Weaponizing Its Economy to “Pull Everybody Down”?
A top investor claims China is weaponizing its economy to “pull everybody down.” We dissect this warning and its impact on investing, trade, and finance.
London’s E-Bike Wars: A Venture Capital Stress Test on City Pavements
London’s e-bike chaos is more than a nuisance; it’s a case study in VC-fueled growth, flawed unit economics, and the future of urban mobility investing.
The Summer Cooldown: Deconstructing the UK’s 4.7% Wage Growth and Its Impact on the Economy
UK wage growth moderated to 4.7%, a key signal for the economy. This analysis explores its impact on inflation, investing, the stock market, and fintech.
The £2 Billion Echo: Is the Car Finance Scandal the UK Banking Sector’s Next PPI?
Lloyds Banking Group’s £2bn provision for the car finance scandal signals a major crisis for UK banking, with potential echoes of the costly PPI scandal.
The Billion-Dollar Brushstroke: Is the Art-Fashion Alliance a Savvy Investment or a Market Bubble?
Art and fashion are converging as sales soften. Is this a savvy investment in brand equity or a sign of economic desperation in the luxury market?
The Badenoch Doctrine: A High-Stakes Vision for the UK’s Economic Future
A deep dive into Kemi Badenoch’s economic vision and its high-stakes implications for UK finance, investing, fintech, and the broader stock market.