Economic Policy
The Blue Wave’s Ripple Effect: How a Unified Democratic Government Reshapes the Investment Landscape
A Democratic sweep in Washington fundamentally alters the US economic and investment outlook, prioritizing fiscal stimulus and creating new risks and opportunities.
Beyond the Banks: Is the Entire Financial Sector Due for a Windfall Tax?
A proposal to tax the entire financial sector, not just banks, opens a debate on fairness, economic risk, and the future of finance and investing.
The Incentive Engine: Why Some Economies Soar While Others Stagnate
Economic dynamism is not an accident. It’s the direct result of a nation’s incentive structure. We explore why the US, UK, and ex-communist bloc differ.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Financial Confidence is the Bedrock of a Thriving National Economy
Financial confidence is a critical pillar of a nation’s economic health. This article explores how banking, education, and fintech can unite to solve this.
The Green Toll: Why a New EV Tax is Inevitable for the UK Economy
An impending UK tax on EVs isn’t just about cars; it’s a crucial move to plug a £38bn fiscal hole, impacting finance, investing, and the economy.
The End of Free Rides: Why the UK is Gearing Up for Pay-Per-Mile EV Charging
The UK is set to replace dwindling fuel duty with a pay-per-mile system for EVs, a major shift with huge implications for the economy and investors.
Forging the Future: Why AI and Mortgages in UK Schools is a Game-Changer for the Global Economy
England is overhauling its school curriculum to include mortgages and AI, a strategic move to foster a new generation of financially and digitally fluent leaders.
Fiscal Tightrope: Decoding the High-Stakes Battle Over Spending Freezes and Fuel Duty
A government committee’s opposition to a spending freeze and fuel duty cut reveals a deep clash in economic strategy, with major implications for investors.
The Supreme Court Takes on the Trade War: Billions on the Line as Trump’s Tariffs Face Their Final Judgment
The Supreme Court will decide the legality of Trump-era tariffs, a case with huge implications for presidential power, global trade, and billions in finance.
The Great Convergence: When Minimum Wage, Trade Wars, and AI Risks Collide
A deep dive into how the UK’s rising minimum wage, potential US tariffs, and AI security flaws are converging to reshape the global economic landscape.
Infrastructure’s Blind Spot: Why We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About a $2.6 Trillion Problem
The multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure debate focuses on building more, but the real solution lies in managing demand. Explore the new investment frontier.
Beyond the Degree: How the UK’s New Skills Initiative is Reshaping the Economy for Investors
Discover how the UK’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement is a game-changer for the economy, investors, and the future of work in finance and technology.