Economic Archetypes: What Spongers, Spendthrifts, and Billionaires Reveal About Our Financial World
Fictional characters are powerful economic indicators. Discover what spongers, spendthrifts, and billionaires reveal about finance, investing, and our economy.
Hong Kong’s New Highs: Reading the Economic Tea Leaves in a City Reborn
Hong Kong’s cultural renaissance is a key economic indicator. Discover how new infrastructure and a fintech boom signal a resilient future for investors.
The Corporate Confessor: From Uber’s Architect to Veon’s Accuser
The whistleblower who exposed Uber is back, accusing telecoms giant Veon of a “sham” deal to help sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.
The Banking System’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Why Simplicity is the Key to Financial Stability
The 2023 bank failures show our complex financial regulations have failed. A simple, powerful solution—higher equity—is the key to real stability.
The Fan Economy: How Digital Tribes Are Becoming a New Asset Class
Fanbases have evolved from consumers into a powerful new asset class. This analysis explores the economic impact and investment implications for business leaders.
The Billion-Pound Question: Are UK Banks About to Foot the Nation’s Bill?
UK banks are enjoying record profits from high interest rates. Is a new government about to end the party with a multi-billion-pound windfall tax?
The Hidden Tax on Japan’s Economy: Why Workplace “Pawahara” Is a Critical Risk for Investors
A Japanese firm’s new catalogue of workplace microaggressions signals a major cultural shift with profound implications for Japan’s economy and investors.
The Louvre Principle: What a Low-Tech Art Heist Teaches Modern Finance About High-Tech Risk
A “lo-fi” art heist at the Louvre offers a profound lesson for modern finance, revealing that our greatest risks often lie in simple, human vulnerabilities.
The Grandmaster’s Gambit: What Chess Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the strategic principles of a chess grandmaster can be applied to modern finance, investing, and navigating the complex global stock market.
The Temu Effect: How Your Shopping Cart Is Quietly Reshaping Global Economics and Politics
Modern capitalism has set expectations of choice and convenience that the state cannot match, fueling a dangerous gap that impacts the global economy and politics.
The Katsu Principle: What Two Specialist Restaurants Teach Us About Modern Investing and Business Strategy
A restaurant review offers a profound case study in business strategy, revealing how the principles behind two specialist eateries can inform modern investing.